I have owned four pairs of these -- they have been on so many trips and vacations and they are definitely my everyday favorite shoes, my default shoe when I'm not dressed up for work.  My first pair was a beautiful purple color (I don't think they make it any more) that I wore & wore & wore until I finally had to throw they away after a vacation in Key West -- after I had worn through the heel and had the strap resewn a couple of times.  I have gotten a new pair pretty much every year since -- and I currently have two pairs in my closet -- red and tan, including one pair that I snagged immediately when I saw them on sale.

There are so many good things to say about these shoes.

They are unbelievably comfortable.  I have worn them on so many lots-of-walking vacations -- walking all over San Francisco, London, Paris, as well as around home, on errand days.  Perhaps because of the little platform, they absorb shock well and they are extremely comfortable with walking.  They are also very comfortable when walking on cobblestones, gravel, or uneven terrain.  I have worn them many times when I've been standing for many hours at a time, and they remain comfortable.  GREAT for walking.

They're cute!!  Sure to garner lots of compliments.  People comment on them all the time.  And they're just as cute now (october 2012) as they were when I bought my first pair, probably in 2008 or 2009.

They're versatile.  They're great as a sandal -- super to kick on to go to the pool or the beach.  And mine have certainly gotten wet.  But they also look cute with skirts or casual dresses.  The little peep to and perforated leather makes them seem open -- but if your pedicure is not up to snuff, it's no problem, as not much toe shoes through the peep hole.  I've also worn these with thick socks when travelining -- because the strap has an adjustable velcro closure, it is very easy to make it a little larger to accommodate socks.

I can't say enough good things about these shoes and I hope they never quit making them.  I don't think there's any need to size up.  I generally wear 9.5 to 10 and the 9.5 fits just fine.  And people have said they make my feet look small -- always a bonus.