First, I have to comment on the packaging, which was absolutely horrible. The shoe box was put in a flimsy mailer. The box was completely demolished and fell to piece when I opened the flimsy packaging. Why can't amazon put, at least quality shoes in good (box) packaging? Fortunately the shoes were not damaged and I love them! This is my first pair of Birkenstocks and I am so glad I tried this style. They fit great! I have small ankles so they work for me in the very last hole of the ankle wrap.