I've been wearing these shoes for about three weeks now and so far I've found them comfortable and versatile in terms of being okay with them. Based on reviews of other Sperry pumps, I bought it a half size larger than usual and it worked well for me. Also, the colored threads on the canvas (fortunately) tend to blend into the shoes, so they're not too noticeable unless that's what you're looking for. I also have another pair of double eyelet leather pumps and this pair is much more comfortable on my (slightly high) instep. Good experience so far.