I must start by saying i have a long narrow foot, very boney and thin skin....so i was thrilled to see this huarache with the elastic.  The first pair was too short and very tight, a second pair in the next half size larger was still too small.  This was due to the elastic at the heel, which in both sizes pushed my feet forward, scrunching my toes, leaving a space at the heel....I so loved the style, and was disappointed that i had to return them.  Good feedback to Rockport would be to redo this style again, with no elastic at the heel.  This shoe is a more rigid version of huarache, so it would not stretch as others do.  If this problem was solved by Rockport, they would have a winner, especially for those of us who have narrow feet, yet yearn for a comfy fitting huarache sandal....I would buy several pairs in the nice colors Rockport offered.