I hate footwear that makes noise. I don't necessarily want to sneak up on people, but I also don't want to be the "bells on her toes" lady. The zipper pulls on both sandals jingle with every step. Clack, clack, clingle, not as bad as a squeak, yet not attractive. That's a deal breaker.

As for the rest, the sandal is well made, as you'd expect from this brand. I had to loosen the laces to fit over a high arch. The very front lace over the toes is not adjustable, though that's just where I'd like to loosen it a little so that the unpadded edge doesn't dig into my big toe.