text: Update: 12/12/15:  After wearing for a few weeks,  my ankle became quite painful to the extent I went to a doctor.  The problem turned out to be that the taupe Ryka's had mishapen/uneven soles which resulted in misalignment of my foot and hence painful ankle issues.  So the taupe Ryka's can no longer be worn making them a waste of money.  Sad .. because they are attractive casual sneakers.<br /><br />UPDATE:  11/02/2015  I now own FOUR pairs of these sneakers/shoes and could not be more pleased.  I work in a formal office, but when I have lots of running to do throughout our huge office building, I put on these Mary Janes.  I keep a pair under my desk and they are a life saver when walking the marble floors.  They are a tad bulky looking, but in their own way they are &#34;cute&#34; so I can get away with wearing them around the office.  I own one white; two taupe; and one grey.  The grey and taupe are very attractive colors and a nice option from the typical &#34;white&#34; walker.  Highly recommend.  (PS:  I am 60 years old)<br /><br />This is my second pair of Ryka Womens Relief Mary Jane .... my only regret is that they do not come in more colors.  I wear the grey at work when I am pounding the concrete floors at large conferences.  I am the only worker at the end of the 12 - 15 hour days who is not hobbling from foot pain.  I have flat feet and these provide plenty of support for my foot although the arch support is not overly-stated ... it serve the purpose.<br /><br />Please make more colors available ~