I purchased this shoe in spite of a prior written review stating that the top strap rubs the top of the foot.  I've tried wearing it barefooted but it rubs the top of my foot and now I can not wear it without hose, and it still rubs, but not as much.  I like the look of the shoe and will only wear it when I know that I do not have a lot of walking to do.  I've tried putting some moleskin underneath the strap but that did not help.  It's a pretty shoe, but if you have a lot of walking to do, I would look for some other type of sandal.