These shoes are extremely comfortable and excellent for when you want a bit more than just a sandal.  They are well made, comfortable, easy to slip on and off, and are sturdy enough to do some heavy walking in..walking as in shopping.

I doubt if I would use these things trail hiking our mountain climbing, but they are certainly nice to have around to throw on quickly and they do go well with many of my summer outfits...if outfits you want to call them.  My friend says I dress "oddly," which I will take as a compliment.

I do like the covered toes since I am quite certain my toes are rather ugly and I do not like them on display, yet at the same time I love sandals.