I purchased the cognac from another site. I was SUPER happy with them when they came. They are beautiful in their simplicity and the color is very rich and earthy. The leather gleams and is also very soft, and the soles are gentle padded. Unlike others, I did not find the ankle straps to be short at all--but my ankles are on the slim side.

After walking around in them outside for 5 minutes, I was not too pleased. I found that parts of my feet would shift off of the sandal with each step, when I walked briskly. I wore them for the whole day and felt that these shoes were not as practical as I had hoped. However, since I cannot return them, I will wear them when I do not need to walk for long distances at high speeds.