Most of my sandals are leather but there will be times this summer where I'll be near water and need a sandal that can get wet without getting ruined.  I must have been in a particularly whimsical mood when I purchased these - they're not normally a style I would wear and certainly not your average flip-flop!  But I needed something that had more support than an average rubber thong and these turned out to be perfect for my needs!

The thong is covered with a smooth plastic piece and I read that it can be removed, but even at first thong of the summer (which usually takes some getting used to), I did not find the thong to be irritating 'as is' so I have not tried to remove it.  They do not have arch support like you would expect with an anatomical footbed, but neither are they flat, so you do get some support from them and they are really quite comfortable!  The footbeds are lightly textured so I did notice that when my feet got a little wet (morning dew), I didn't slide around in them.  The 1/2" lift in the heel helps with walking and although these are not as light as a regular flip-flop they are by no means heavy.  The sole is approx. 3/4" thick and the heel is 1-1/4".  The vamp is lightly padded and is not harsh on your instep when walking, and the width is forgiving if your feet are on the higher side of average width.  These sandals look great on OR off!  When wearing, you have just enough 'bling' with the inset stones and the cute butterfly - and when you kick them off, the inside has a really cute, intricate design.

I did not expect to like these are much as I do... I'm thinking about another pair  ;)