i bought my first pair of these sandals in rome this summer - my feet were KILLING me after walking around.  i have plantar faciitis, like most people nowadays, and these were the only shoes i could stand to wear the rest of the trip.  when i came home, i bought a second pair.  they mold to your feet, so after a lot of wearing, they get a bit squished, which is the only downside.  the straps are cushy, which is great - no plastic!