I bought these to replace an aging pair of nearly identical Earth brand (not these, which are Earth Origins) gold sandals.

Earth is the expensive first-release brand ... Earth Origins is part of Earth - but costs less - and apparently uses older Earth designs.

The original pair of Earths sat about 1/2 higher in the heel due to cushioning and heel overlays.  Turns out that is not only a comfort difference, but it changed the look - not for the better.  I bought them about four or five years ago - and have loved them to death.  I'd thought I'd hit the jackpot being able to replace them.

Also important - size 11 almost always fits me in Earth brand ... but in Earth Origins I would have needed a 12.

Really sad about this ... left at three stars because the delivery was fast and the return was easy.