I PURCHASED THE ERIKA BLACK GLOSS SHOE FROM NORDSTROM DUE TO HAVING RECEIVED A GIFT CARD FOR BIRTHDAY. I HAVE A HIGH ARCH AND SUFFER PLANTAR FASCIITIS AND THESE SHOES FIT SO PERFECTLY. THE OUTSIDE IS A QUALITY LEATHER, AND THE VELCRO CLOSURE IS MADE TO TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN IF NEEDED. THE STUDS ARE ADORABLE AND GIVE THE SHOE A LOOK OF REALLY ELEGANT, WITH A TWIST, BUT ABOVE ALL IS THE FIT. THE INSOLE IS MADE THAT IT HITS RIGHT WHERE THE ARCH IS NEED OF SUPPORT. I SPENT HOURS IN THESE SHOES WITHOUT ANY PAIN OR DISCOMFORT OF ANY KIND. THEY REALLY MAKE TAKING EACH STEP SO EASY TO GO FORWARD AND FEEL SECURE WALKING. IM 60 YEARS OLD AND THIS MADE ME FEEL LIKE MY FEET WERE FINALY NORMAL AND FREE OF PAIN. WHAT AN AWSOME SHOE. I WILL BE PURCHASING MORE SINCE THIS WAS MY FIRST PAIR, I JUST WISH I WOULD NOT HAVE WAITED SO LONG.