I'm a big fan of the fitflop thong. It did wonders from self-diagnosed heel spur problem.  I have virtually no foot pain any more, even in the mornings (when my heel pain used to be particularly bad).  Alas, the cold came to southern cali and I had to find an alternative to the fitflop.  These shoes are pretty great.  The are not as soft/squishy as the thong but they are still very comfortable and provide a nice amount of support. They are good quality and the suede material is easy to dress up or down.

Cons: No Half sizes!  The boots run a little big.  I wear a 7 1/2 or 8 normally.  I ordered the 7 in the thongs which was fine but I ordered an 8 in these boots.  The 8 is a little big but I can tell the 7 would be too small.  I solved this problem by wearing thicker socks with these boots which works fine esp since the boot isn't lined (like the ugg-type boots).  You may also be able to add an insert to achieve a better fit.
Also, suede may not be good if  you live in a rainy/snowy area.

Overall I recommend.  I got a mine when amazon had them on sale for more than 1/2 off.  I think I'd still recommend them if I'd paid full price but I would be more irritated with the sizing issue.