I love these shoes! I bought them in black and they are wonderful. I bought them specifically for a trip I took to Australia and they were great to wear through the airports and on the long plane rides. They dug into the back of my heel the first time i wore them, but after breaking them in, they are super comfy. I can wear them without socks and my feet don't get hot! Also the arch support is great, as I have flat feet, this is a definite plus. I would not suggest these to ppl with wide feet though. I have narrow size 10 feet and I fit into these perfectly. I think the reason some of the other customers may have issues with the cords on these shoes is bc they may have regular-wide feet. Wonderful product, and I look forward to buying more privo styles! :)