This summer I got tired of my shoes. They were cute enough, but generally from one manufacturer (Taos)and were originally purchased because I was having troble after a knee surgery. I was ready for something different and cuter. I ordered about 15 pair of different and cuter shoes. My overall experience led me to believe that generally the different and cuter shoes are for people aged 16-25 who have no children, and whose feet do not swell.
Timberlad Womenen's Plaeasant Bay Slide is an altogether different animal. The designer made some attempt at "cute,". He at least added a bit of decoration and used a sole style that makes the foot look thinner and cuter that it might be. (Heavily indented where the heel meets the body of the foot.)
I bought my normal size 7 and did not have to figure out "what size to buy" because a lot of those different cuter shoes run in some funny sizes even if they are terribly expensive! I like being able to step up and order my size:  "a 7 please." "Yes it fits just fine thank you."
I bought this shoe in an orange. It is a muted orange, a bit refined. It is not neon and does not scream "Hello, I am orange."
Ease of walking: Aaah. It is easy to walk in and comfortable on the foot. The insole is leather with an EVA cushioned insole.
The soles are a light colored rubber which does not leave marks on your floor and keeps you from making a sliding entrance into a room when you did not mean to do so.
This is not to say that ALL different and cuter shoes are ones that I can no longer wear. I did find a few and am even keeping a flat pink pair that are just to precious not to have. But overall, comfort is my biggest need and comfort does not usually come with cute.
Now I have a lovely pair of orange shoes. I wear a lot of orange because my hair is red. To me these are different and cute. They are also true to fit, made of excellent, soft leather, have rubber on the botton and comfort built in. I am SOOOO glad I got the orange color before it was gone. I give this shoe 5 stars and may buy the brown for winter use. (I live in the desert. We wear sandals year round.) Yes, I would recommend this to a friend, which I consider the reviewer to be. So buy on. This different, cuter, solid shoe is a good one.