I live in Fit Flops, so I'm always on the lookout for a style that looks less like "flipflops." These are really pretty, look like dress sandals. I purchased the black and they're patent, so I don't know how they would look in other colors, maybe too shiny. But if you want something really cute, and really comfortable, I highly recommend Fit Flops. By the way, I wear a size 8 1/2 shoe, but in open Fit Flops, I purchase a size 7. They run large, and the uppers are leather, so they stretch, plus they're an open design. I know they're expensive for rubber-soled shoes, but if you need the support, they're worth every penny. I have my money where my recommendations lie: I own at least 8 pairs!