I was looking for a good walking shoe for a 3 week trip to Europe.  I did not want to wear running shoes, but i needed support that ordinary flats do not provide.  Also, this shoe has about a 1 inch heel that I find easier to walk in.  This shoe fit the bill and were comfortable straight out of the box.  I first ordered the 6 1/2 to give me more room for socks but that was unnecessary.  I returned them for a size six (my normal size)  and they were plenty roomy.  I am giving them a 4 star rating because as others have noted, the strap is too short.  They are long enough  for my B width foot to keep them on my feet, but they do not cover up the Velcro completely.  You would not notice this from afar, but up close you would.  Also, they are not ugly, but I would not call them high fashion.  Still, I am happy with my purchase and would recommend them, especially for a trip.  I prefer the pewter color, but due to the bad review (peels off) I ordered the black.