These flip-flops are perfect for a casual yet chic look with jeans or skirts. I got the black, and while the metallic raffia isn't my favorite thing about these sandals, they look much better from a distance (on your feet) than up close. If you're like me and love some height but can't wear traditional heels, these are perfect. The base is very stable and it adds a little less than 3" with only about a 1.5" in pitch. Also something to keep in mind - because of the wraparound design and the Volatile logo at the back, these wouldn't work as dress shoes. They're strictly casual, but fabulously cool. And lastly, I'm a true size 7 in open sandals and a 7 fits perfectly in these.