I have custom orthotics due to several problems so I needed a really good pair of sandals, something that would make me stop wishing for death. I never wanted a pair of these because, frankly, traditional two-strap birks are made for hippies and Jesus. I used to make jokes about them. Then I tried them on. Now I want to wear them all year long, which I don't do but only because I don't enjoy frostbite. Nobody does. These things actually stopped my plantar fascaitus (sp. Too tired to look up). This is the only Birk style  I'll  wear because a) they don't look all Jesus-y. I also like the way they look on my feet and b) once you make the correct strap adjustments, they won't fall off. I swear. They mold to your feet perfectly and are so light you forget they're on. Forget the image you get when you hear "Birkenstock." hey're truly worth it.