I love the design. In fact, I saw a similar Steve Madden design (Skylar) at a department store. I tried them on and was impressed at how stylish and, more importantly, at how comfortable they felt. For some reason (running late to work from lunch), I did not buy them then and decided to hunt for them online. One amazing thing was that I could not find Skylar style online, no matter how I tried (mystery worth investigating). Fantasik was the closest one I could find. The biggest difference between these two styles is that Slylar has a back panel that allows for a good foot support and comfort. In Fantasik, this back panel is missing (not easily spotted by looking at pictures) and, as a result, the foot feels unstable. With 4" height, that is very dangerous. Frankly, I could not make even a couple of steps in my home, let alone outside. I know that Fantasik is almost a twin to a famous SW brand worn by A-list celebrities. Not sure about that brand, I have not tried it on. My conclusion: I am sticking with Skylar and returning Fantasik. In fact, I have bought several pairs of Skylar in different colors - the sandals are to die for and, amazingly, considerably cheaper than Fantasik.