I really love the looks of this sandal on my feet. For a Birkie, they are quite pretty and feminine. The color I ordered was toffee, but it's got a beautiful shimmer to it that's very sexy and can be dressed up or down. I couldn't see the shimmer in the photo online, so it was a surprise to me when I took them out of the box. I wore the sandals around the house for several days to break them in as suggested, but could tell from the beginning that the plastic thong that goes between your toes was going to be uncomfortable. Like others, I wish it were leather or some other softer material. For me, the thong is just slightly too far away from my big toe and winds up pushing a bit against my second toe... Wearing them for a few weeks now has helped me to adjust to the feeling of the plastic thong, but I would have been more satisfied had the material been something softer. It's just kind of ... hard! As I said, though, I am more accustomed to it now and it doesn't bother me as much, but I still notice it. I am afraid that they would be uncomfortable for long periods of walking, although I have worn them all day before, with periods of intermittent walking and they have been fine. Other than wishing for a softer thong material, the rest of the sandal is very comfortable and stylish. I would have given it 5 stars if it hadn't been for that darned plastic thingie in between my toes!