I do not believe that the description was accurate.  Although clearly marked as women's shoes, they were definitely sized for a man.  They also look a bit more feminine online vs. in person. These came with free shipping to me, however, be warned that if you order and must return/exchange, then you will incur a charge of at least $9.98 from the USPS (parcel post - all other forms of shipment are considerably higher) because these flip flops are very heavy (another consideration when ordering - do you really want to wear heavy shoes?).  This is the first item I have ever had to return in my many years of shopping on Amazon.