nice sandal . be wear they for for a week or so , up on the blue ridge parkway and such . the plus be that they be very comfortable and no chaffing or rubbing . very good traction . my wife have have a pair for over a month and love they . she be very fussy about shoe , and now want I to buy she 2 more pair in differ color . note : she do not like many shoe either . she have be able to hike in place where she would not have be able to go without they . the minus be that they be a bit pricey . but , what be the price of a good , comfortable shoe that do not blister and chaff you ? you will also read about piece give way and such . but they seem to be hold together rather nicely despite some rather aggressive use and abuse . i like mine and will buy another pair , and 2 for my wife .