Jeanie, I find them surprisingly comfortable. Often Zara leather is really stiff, but this is not. There's one place (ankle bone) where I foresee I might get a bit of rubbing. I would wear body glide there for sure --- or socks, later on in fall, although I know it is not the current "look." Once temps go down I will need socks anyway. Meanwhile, today, temps were too hot to wear the shoes for any length of time.
Happy to take the blame for your order if DH raises an eyebrow....