I bought a pair of these last Fall (2012) and loved them from the first day. They are my favorite shoes, and I wear them with jeans or skirts, and they look very nice. They tend to run narrow, though, so if you have a wide foot, you might find them too tight where the straps cross. I've yet to notice any stretching of the straps. I have a high arch, and the bed gives lots of support, something I always have trouble finding in a shoe of any sort.

I recently purchased a second pair and I hope Sketchers will continue to make this shoe.