I love them have not taken them off very much (just to sleep) ... the only but I have to add is that 10 years ago (yes that how long my last ones lasted and still going btw) they used to have full soles. This shoe is basically just an extension of the usual Birkenstock sandle but fully covered. Nonetheless, its a great thing walking on cork, with a wonderful feel. You will need to know your rigth size, probably try at a store before then have them order the full shoe or order it yourself. The sole is really what matters about Birkenstocks. Once you have one, you won't were anything else. These shoes in black are almost business like, i wear them to work.