I have, due to an injury, a fallen arch in one foot and also suffer from plantar facistis.  I originally lived with really, really, really expensive custom made orthodics which really, really, really limit ones shoe options and limited me to walking painfree only when I wore the orthodics.

I found MBT's and thought my prayers were answered.  MBT's allowed me to walk without pain, I did not need orthotics therefore not only did I have more options (sandals, sneakers, dress shoes etc) I could buy a couple pairs for what 1 pair of orthodics cost.  I was also able to walk barefoot, as we  must all do at some point during the day,without pain....it was a miracle.  At least a miracle until MBT changed.  I have been trying to find shoes to replace my "old" worn out MBTs and none of the new and actually prettier MBT styles seem to fit they way the shoes used to.

Thus my mission began to find something to take with me on vacation to Puerto Rico.

I came across this shoe in at Footsmart, did some additonal research and decided to give them a try.

These sandals are marvelous.  I walk without pain both while wearing the sandal and when barefoot.  They are light weight and look nice.  I certainly do not get the harsement I did from family members when I wore my MBTs.  No clue yet how long they will hold up but right now I couldn't be more happy.  Great for the beach or just walking around at home or while out and about.

One point I must make, while the MBT does make it automatic to stand straight with shoulders back, these shoes do not which is a strange thing to notice but I did after wearing them a couple days.  I found myself slouching and had to remind myself: shoulders back, head up and forward we go.