These are so comfortable!  This shoe seems to have a soft cushion somewhere. Ive had other espadrilles that are cheaper and they feel like Im walking on boards. These were so comfortable. The straps don't rub on my ankle and while the heel portion of the shoe looks like something scratchy it is something very very soft and doesnt rub at all.  The 2.5 inch heel is just perfect. It gives me a little lift for my short frame but not too high for walking around in for several hours. I will say the canvas ones seem to run a little larger on me than the suede. I am a  7 1/2 or 8 normally but I have gone with a 7 in the canvas and then 8 in the suede.  Wish I could afford them in every color!