I bought these in the fall so did not get to wear them at first very much, I was unsure if I liked the straps they were a bit narrow and not so comfortable at first. I have had torn tendon in my foot and in the Achilles and have had severe foot pain for some time. I got this under control and then summer came again. These were the only shoes I could wear that did not hurt my foot besides doctor prescribed orthotics. I loved these, after wearing them and getting used to the feel they are my favorite summer shoes and I now can take them in the mall and walk all over without foot pain, this has taken me almost a full year to achieve but I am there. I will buy more birkenstock products and highly recommend them to anyone with foot pain and a need for real support. Allow time for your foot to adjust and the shoe to mold to you, they get better with wear..