These are my absolute favorite sandals.  I have them in black and bungee, both of which are nice colors.  The best part is that they don't pinch my little toes like most top-strap sandals do.  Also I can't wear thongs due to the pain and irritation to the area between the big and second toes, but I can wear these with no discomfort at all.  Once I got the first pair, I found myself not wanting to wear any of my other summer shoes, so I got the 2nd pair and I'm not wearing anything else this summer except for athletic shoes for workouts. They have good arch support and are out-of-the-box comfortable. I think they are little high priced for sandals, but I am confident that the Merrell brand and quality will end up making the per-wearing cost to be minimal.