This is the first pair of Naot I have bought since my summer in Israel in 1997, and I am reminded of why I love Naot!  They are very comfortable, far more so than Birkenstocks.  I have very high arches, and as a result I need a lot of arch support in a shoe.  These Naot have that support, and enough of a heel that I don't feel like I am barefoot.  Because there is a velcro closure on the shoe, you get a perfect, snug fit while still enjoying the convenience of a slip-on shoe (which is so nice to have in the summer).

I used a bit of clear rubber cement to reinforce the cork sides of my last pair of Naot, and they lasted for years.  My guess is these will too.