I had a decision-making crisis for sandals this year and couldn't decide between these or two other pairs...so I bought all three. (Feeling wildly indulgent, but reasoning that I'm not growing out of them anytime soon. Knock wood.) But now I'm regretting buying the other pairs because these are hands down, the most comfortable sandals I've worn in years, yet they were half the price. I've been able to do several activities that required standing and walking all day without getting blisters or bruises. I can't say the same for the othersso please learn from my mistakes: more expensive doesn't always mean better. :-)