I bought these on a recommendation from a co-worker.  They are a bit "dressier" than the standard flip flop - and very comfortable.  My co-worker bought a pair last summer and she said it never "flattened" out like some flip flops will do and that she could wear them all day and her feet never hurt.  She was right.  I've worn them all day when I had trips to the grocery store, Home Depot, etc. and my feet were comfortable all day.  The one drawback is that the straps are a bit loose on me because I have a narrow foot. I can't go down a size because then it will be too short (and they don't do half sizes...sigh!) I am very happy with the shoes and am thinking of getting them for my mom and sister for Mother's Day,