I usually wear a 6.5, so I took a chance on the size 7 and I'm glad I did.  They are not too big and there isn't much of the shoe's edge behind my heel.  So, if you normally wear a 7, go the next size up and you should be fine.  I was surprised how heavy the sandal was as I lifted it out of the box.  The base is solid, but doesn't feel hard when walking.  The bottom of the shoe is ridged and shouldn't become slippery on wet surfaces.  The straps are high quality webbing that mimic the texture on the side of the shoe.  The straps have a 'pleather' lining sewn on the inside, so they shouldn't stretch out & become too big over time.  It's hard to see in the photo, but the entire foot bed is cushioned and covered with a thick, soft velvet material.  An even thicker cushion, covered with leather, is sewn in the heel.  I wore them around the house for a couple of hours and they felt great from the moment I put them on until I took them off.  I didn't notice the weight of the shoe when wearing them, but I did notice it felt elegant, very stable, comfortable and were quiet to walk on (no flip flop noises).

I've never been one to go for flowery frew-frew on my shoes, but decided to try something different this summer.  The flower decorations are not at all hokey looking or 'loud'.  They are really well done miniature works of art!  The 'daisies' are made of detailed 2-tone shimmery, iridescent material with a tiny white pearl center.  The little red flowers are a series of matte beads surrounding an amber colored cut crystal.  The flowers are proportioned perfectly and have been tastefully arranged on top of an interwoven vine of velvety ribbon & lace.  I instantly felt pretty & more feminine when I slipped them on.  I'm going to love wearing these sandals and bet you will too.