I was sitting in my foot doctors waiting room and noticed this lady wearing these sandals. I told her they looked comfortable. She mentioned that they were made for men also. She said she was a retired ballet dancer and was having foot problems and these were wonderful. So I bought a pair of the sandals last year and wore them out. When the summer season arrived I bought these because of the extra straps for a more secure fit. The price had gone up also. Just a bit too high.  Hope these will last for next summer.