These are the cutest flip flops, but they have issues.  I have purchased many Grazie flip flops in an 8 & 1/2, but this particular style was way too small so I sent them back for a nine.  Then after wearing them only 3-4 times, the sole where it meets the ground has started to fray like cotton balls or thick spider webs.  It's hard to explain, but it's not normal.  Leaves and other debris are getting stuck in the frayed material.  Also, I noticed that they were slippery right out of the box.  My feet came out from under me a few times while wearing them.  My goodness, if you were old, you could break a hip wearing these!