I have many pair of birkenstock ... I rarely wear any other shoe . the Madrid style have the same incredibly adaptive and support foot bed with the style of the original Dr. scholl sandal -lrb- much more comfortable -rrb- . because there be only one strap across the front , they behave more like a flip flop than other style I own . if you be use to that , you 'll have no problem with they . as always , the foot bed break in quickly . -lrb- tip : put they on after a hot shower while you foot be steamy warm , they 'll just mold around you foot -rrb- . the silver be a nice muted metallic which allow you to dress they up or down . this particular style might not be the best for long walk -lrb- give the single strap -rrb- but they be still super comfortable .