I was so excited to get these shoes. Other reviews are right the front strap has an elastic band but that doesn't bug me, what got me was when I put them on they squeak when I walked like there is a suction or something. The more I wear them the less they do it, but it's a minor problem for me since the sandals are so cheap. I also found they are just black no green sheen which was a pleasant surprise. I still am gonna buy another pair in a different color they are great for camping. I found the same ones at Famous Footwear and they where $66 a crazy price for them but for $23 how can u go wrong.