I love birkenstock sandal . let 's just say that right off the bat . I love these shoe . they feel so good on my foot . when I can find these shoe on sale , I buy they . if I can not , I buy Betula Sandals ... very similar ... same feel . well , I see these advertise as my favorite shoe with a soft footbed , which I have never have before . so , I buy they . sorry , footbed feel the same to I . that be my only complaint . it be not worth the extra $ 20.00 . other than that ... a great shoe .