I live in flip flops in the summer but with planter fasciitis it's become harder and harder to find flip flops I can wear. I was looking for a flip flop that wouldn't make the heel pain worse. These fit the bill. I even think they're helping. As soon as I put these on I went "aahhh". So soft, so comfortable, and with good support for my flat feet. These run a little wide which is great for me. The straps hug your feet so you don't step out of these flip flops like so many others. The thong is a comfortable suede with the rest of the flip flop made of various foams and plastics. The look is not as girlie as I'd like but the comfort is great.