When I buy sandals I buy Rockport they're the only brand that seems to fit me right. I have big, wide, flat feet and these, even in a medium width give me more than enough room. I buy them a size large because I like the extra toe room. I have spinal damage which causes me to drag my left foot. Rockport sandals last longer than any other brand I've tried and even when I wear through the tread on the toe the sandals hold together and keep going. These have good traction on wet and dry surfaces. I was a little skeptical about going with a two strap design over the three strap style I had been used to. Not a problem. these are actually more comfortable than the others; the back is higher and has more padding.