I love these sandals. They are very comfortable and seem to be pretty sturdy, although I haven't had them that long. The strap across my arch is a little tight but I have super high arches and I'm guessing they will stretch out over time--not enough to keep me from wearing them. I think they look pretty stylish, certainly much more so than a regular flip-flop. I wore them to a pretty formal event with a skirt and thought it looked just fine. A great alternative for people that don't like a flip-flop.