THESE ARE THE SECOND PAIR OF SKETCHER SANDALS I HAVE OWNED.  I TRIED THE TEVA'S THAT LOOK SIMALAR TO THESE, BUT THEY RUBBED THE BACK OF MY HEELS DUE TO THE T SHAPE OF THE BACK.  I QUICKLY RETURNED THEM AND ORDERED THESE.  THEY HAVE A STRAP ON THE BACK INSTEAD OF A T AND DO NOT RUB MY HEEL/ANKLE.  THEY ARE SO SOFT AND COMFY ON THE SOLE I WORE THEM JUST WALKING AND ALSO SOME LIGHT HIKING.  HIGHLEY RECOMMEND THESE!