These shoes really hugged my feet, which I loved because slides have a habit of slipping off my feet. The person who said they're slightly orthopedic looking was correct, but with the right pants, you can pull it off as hip.  The bronze and birch are nicely neutral, which reduces the orthopedic vibe.  (Particularly the bronze, which have a classier look because of the soft metallic sheen.)  I found them FABULOUSLY comfortable despite the fact that I have arch and heel problems. I haven't had that problem of the stitching coming out.