These sandals are wonderful.  I was experiencing severe heel pain and was leaving to go out of country for 6 weeks to Peru.  I knew I would be wearing sandals constantly and I needed something with much more arch support then what I had.  I have worn these for 6 weeks everyday and my pain is greatly reduced and the inflammation I was having.  I would recommend these to anyone with these issues.  Wish they would come in a little more dressy look, but the benefits far out way the fashion statement to be made.