I was hesitant to order these flip flops because of the "thong", which looked rough to me in the picture.  I'm glad I took a chance because it doesn't hurt your toes.  They are cushy, too, not like regular flip flops, which feel like you're walking on pavement. The design is cute.  If you go to the Reef website, you can actually download a size chart in the shape of a foot to step on for accurate sizing.