I love, love these sandals. With toe sandals I often find them to rub if made of a rough material but not padded between the toes. These are not padded at the toe, however they seem relatively soft. I have worn them often, although I have not walked long distances in them, however I think they are soft enough that they will not rub. The stitching on them is thick and the sandals seem well built for the price. I did originally purchase 1/2 size up but went down a 1/2 size, so unless your feet are wide, you may need to size down too.