i have owned several pairs of these!  they are the best sandals i have ever owned.  the last pair lasted over 2 years and i wore them when i walked in the breast cancer 3-day walk....yes, i wore them to walk at least 40 of the 60+ miles of the three day and my feet felt better than they did when i walked with expensive running shoes!  what makes them so awesome is how they conform to your feet!  they feel better than walking barefoot!  enjoy!