I had high hopes for these flip flops. Usually I buy cheap ones but I recently lost my old flip flops (with a heel), so I needed new ones. I usually have problems with the straps on flip flops and these are no exception. First, they were a little tight -- but that eased up with use, so not a huge deal. Second, the base of the shoe isn't that comfortable for prolonged walking/standing. I guess maybe I shouldn't expect that from flip flops? Third, while walking, the straps would hit the top of my foot in such a way that the top of my foot started hurting! I wish I could return these because these are NOT cheap for flip flops but I already wore them out (which is how I found out how uncomfortable they are). I'm really disappointed in these flip flops. The heel is nice though (I'm short) and they look okay, but those are really the only positive things I can say.