I've switched all my shoes to minimalist/barefoot shoes and my sandals were the last ones I needed to switch. Huarache sandals are considered the best, but the style just wasn't me. These provide the best of both worlds; a heel strap, super thin and cute! I knocked off a star because there is a slight 1/8" heel (totally not necessary) and the heel strap slides down (not enough to fall off, but enough to be slightly annoying).