This is quite a conversation starter. I've had these for a few months now and I'm still regularly met by gasps of awe and "aw." They're well constructed, very sturdy, and definitely a unique design.

Two issues I had with these that prevented me from giving it the 5 star, though:

1.) I was told since these shoes are not offered in half sizes, to go up to the next full size. I'm a 6.5 and 7's were way too big. I ended up exchanging them for a 6, and my feet fit well inside, but the soles are so wide, it still feels like I'm wearing clown shoes sometimes.

2.) They are rock solid and hurt my ankles. I've had to get gel inserts to wear them comfortably, and my friend who loved these so much she had to order a pair of her own confessed to me recently she also needed gel inserts to wear hers comfortably, as well.