I LOVE this brand of shoes. I need the strap across the top to hold the shoe on snugly. They fit as expected & are nice enough to wear with dresses or pants. A little expensive but I've worn a similar shoe from this brand for several years & they're well-made & wear for a long time. I could buy less expensive shoes but the fit usually isn't as good & they need replacing more often. So I see this as a value in comfort & wear.