I am a huge fan of Merrell footwear and purchase this brand more often than any other. I love the look and style of this "fashion sandal". However, the leather strapping across the top of the foot was pretty loose with no way to adjust it. I wear size 8.5 so I ordered a 9 b/c they say this sandal runs small and to order a half size up (I called Merrell directly about this even though I ordered from Amazon). The strap farthest up the foot right before the ankle wrap was so loose that I could easily stick my finger underneath it with room to spare. My additional concern was that the loosest strap also has some additional stretchy elastic sewn onto it, which I assume is to add even more flexibility to the strap - if it had been too tight. So after a few months of wear this strap may stretch out even more. It just didn't look right on my foot so I am returning them...