Really wanted to like these shoes because Naots are one of the best shoes I've even bought.  However, the strapping rubbed my bunions the wrong way.  The leather would probably have softened over time, but at the price of these shoes, I didn't want to take that chance.  Also, I hate to say it, but they do look a little like "old lady shoes".  I do have two other styles of Naots (Relate and Kayla sandals) and I would highly recommend the brand.  With the other shoes, I put them on and they felt as if I'd been wearing them for a long time, they were so comfortable.