I purchased these sandals, in blue, after owning a different pair of Clark's, in white. I really wanted a summer sandal that was cool and comfy, but could be worn into the fall months, in Florida. These shoes do not disappoint. I have several foot issues, so I am very cautious about the shoes I purchase online. One of my feet has a rod in it, which makes almost any heal/arch impossible to bear. I broke my ankle on my other foot and it never healed, so I need shoes with extra cushioning. At first, I was worried, because the upper leather was stiff and seemed to rub my toes. After wearing the shoes for an hour or so, for several days, the problem disappeared. The heals are not terribly high; nor the shoe too arched for my comfort. The inner soles are cushioned nicely and are flexible and soft. I have narrow feet and could adjust the strap across the top(slightly) to accommodate my width. These shoes are extremely light weight and weighed next to nothing in my suitcase. I wear them all the time in the heat of the summer (Florida) and took them on vacation to the beaches of Bermuda. The water did not seem to harm them at all, and the skid proof soles seemed to be a plus when on the wet pool decks.