I want so badly to like Vionics, but honestly I feel like this brand is a hot mess. I have plantar fasciitis and am trying desperately to buy some shoes that provide arch support and heel cushioning while not sacrificing style, no small feat (pun intended! ) in a small town without many shopping venues. My doctor recommended this brand. I have ordered and sent back about four pairs of Vionics now, because a) the sizing is wildly inconsistent and b) the materials/craftsmanship has been pretty poor for the prices charged. These sandals actually seem pretty well-made, but the toe cap probably needs an inch more in lengthbarely and I mean BARELY covered my toes. Excessive toe cleavage is not cute IMHO and also made these hard to keep on. I ordered my usual size 9.5 in these and while they fit perfectly, the arch was way too forward to fit my foot properly. Another issue is the way the shoe is designed. There is no side or back zipped to ease them on and off, and I only walked around my room and could already tell that ankle tie system would give me rope burns the way it was rubbing and pinching. Also since the leather thong is attached to the front of the shoe, it created tension and pulled my ankle toward the front of my foot, if that makes sense. I highly doubt an actual podiatrist or orthopedic would say thats good for your foot structure. I give up. I don't know if maybe Vionics used to be a better brand and has gotten a new manufacturer or what, but Im tired of ordering expensive shoes and having to deal with the hassle of sending them back when they don't fit correctly. Ive ordered boots in a size 9 that were too big, tennis shoes in a size 10 that were too small, and now this with the weird arch support placement. I will say I thought this style was really cute. Too bad Vionic sucks at quality control and designing shoes that fit properly.