The Birkenstock Milano sandal came highly recommended.  I doubt it will be worn very frequently for the following reasons:  1) very stiff, unyielding  2) heavy like an ankle weight  3)the very wide straps are hot and stiff  4) after 4 "wearings" it is no more comfortable than the first time worn  5) quite costly considering how little they will be worn

July 2013 .. update  I have taken the advice given and slowly broken my sandals in and now I really like them.  The sides still rub a blister in my ankle area so they won't be a favorite, but I'm glad to be able to wear them a bit.