The Naot Director is a slip on shoe with gore at the instep for accessibility. This style has a padded heel cup and padded back sides for ultimate comfort. The Director features padded technical lining in the front for comfort, warmth and moisture absorption. The Executive Collection features a 1.75" TPR sole. This collection uses a hand-sewn Strobel construction making it strong and extremely flexible. Our patented Naot Replacement Footbeds are also available for Director.Plus, it's American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) accepted for promoting good foot health.