I love how these thongs cradle my feet.  As I am diabetic I have to have cushioning to walk.  The sole comes up around the side of your foot...keeps your foot from sliding off like other "flip flop" type house shoes.  Well made.  They do tend to get a little warm on the bottom of your feet if you are standing for a long time because of the foam support and the cradle effect.  Wouldn't go without them though.  Update..I'm somewhat disappointed as these thongs have NO arch support at all.  Even though comfortable, they are allowing my inside left foot to drop the arch of my foot and thus turn my foot "in".  If you are younger and have no feet issues...go for it.