This is the perfect shoe for summer walking.  I purchased this shoe first in the light blue color because I couldn't find any other color in my size (9.5 N).  I was so comfortable that I kept it and wear it occasionally but I've got to say that in the blue color, it sort of looked like an orthopedic shoe that my mother would have worn.  I sometimes have plantar fasciitis and have given up on some style just to deal with it but the light blue shoe really looked unappealing. It was so comfortable though that I took a chance and ordered the black one when it came in stock. Glad I did. In the less attention getting  black  color it doesn't call attention to itself and just kind of looks like a lot of other casual, outdoorsy summer sandals.