I bought these to replace an old pair that broke. I loved the criss-crossing straps on my old ones, and when I found these I knew they were the perfect replacement. The slight heel on these is great and they're even more comfortable than my old pair. I originally bought a size 7, since that's what I usually wear, but they were too small so I returned them for an 8. If you have slightly wider feet, go a size up from your usual because these are a little narrow. Will definitely buy another pair!