Ive read all the reviews & have had this style of Teva before so knew that the ankle straps would be way too short to fit around my cankles (I have no ankles. My calves meet my feet. There is no in between).  I went ahead and ordered some long Velcro straps and they seem to be doing the trick. I just switched them out with the straps that come with the sandals. They can be easily removed. Hope Teva reads the numerous reviews about the ankle straps being too short and makes some adjustments. Because other than this, the sandals are great.