Love these sandals, one shoe has cracked in the cork near the base of my big toe so they are not as comfortable anymore (of course I still wear them). Very comfortable, look nice. I wear a size 12 and bought these in a 43, they are slightly big but the 42 is slightly small. I currently have 4 pairs of Birkenstocks (and have had many more in the past), this is my favorite style based on look and comfort.