I recently ordered/rec'd these sandals and really like them. I haven't been able to wear them outdoors yet, because the weather has been too cool.  They're a casual sandal that can be worn with pants or a dress.  My son-in-law works for a local, family owned shoe store and, when I asked him about these sandals, he hadn't heard of them.  When I received the sandals from Amazon, I showed them to him.  He checked them out and said they were well made and had other positive comments.  I compared the Amazon price to a couple catalog prices I had and was happy with my Amazon purchase.  These sandals remind me of Keens, but I think they're cuter.  Now I am eyeing the red ones.  ;)