Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I ordered these Dream Pairs thong sandals in "watermelon" to act as summer slippers or house shoes. I was hoping they would be similar in color and comfort to a pair of Skechers memory foam thong sandals I've had for several years and worn daily, inside and out, for the last few summers. The Dream Pairs' watermelon is indeed the same coral color as the Skechers and I'm enjoying wearing them in the house. Pros: -I normally wear a 6.5 in closed-toe shoes, but a 6 in thong sandals. The size 6 in these Dream Pairs fit me perfectly as I had hoped. -The thong between the toes is a double ribbon of smooth, flexible nylon webbing, just like the Skechers, so it's very comfortable. -The fabric strap that goes across the top of the foot seems to be neoprene, so the underside of it is smooth and not at all irritating to the skin and the stitching on top was nicely done. -The footbed is textured with wavy lines, which actually give a slight massage when I walk. -Bottom surface is nicely textured so you won't slip on smooth flooring. Cons: -Quality control? The right sandal strap on the pair I received appears to have been attached at a different angle on one side than the left one. When standing, you can see the gap on the right foot. That also means there is more "play" with the right shoe because it doesn't fit as snugly. Neither pro nor con--just different from Skechers: -The footbed on the Dream Pairs is not quite as thick as the Skechers. -The footbed is the same color as the strap, which I actually like because I love this color. -The Dream Pairs feel less sturdy than the Skechers. The Skechers have a memory foam which cushions but also resists compression. The Dream Pairs feel squishier, like if I stepped on a big rock or something with a sharp edge I would feel it. -The feel of the Dream Pairs on my foot is very different from the Skechers. It almost reminds me of the Dr. Scholl's sandals from the 70s. When you look at the sandal, it appears to be shaped with a slight arch and depressions for the heel and ball of the foot, but it feels like there is a thickness under the ball of the foot that quickly drops away before reaching the toes. This design contributes to the feeling of massage to the ball of the foot, but feels very different than the stability of the Skechers memory foam sandal. All in all, I am happy with this purchase. These shoes are the color, fit, and comfort I was hoping for to be used as summer slippers. I give the Dream Pairs 4 out of 5 stars because of the difference between the straps from one shoe to the other, but otherwise, I am quite satisfied. Update: Good news for anyone with heel pain. After wearing the Dream Pairs daily for over a week, I love them. I have gotten used to the different feel, even when wearing the Skechers flip flops all day and switching to the Dream Pairs in the evening. I also should have mentioned in my original review that I have heel pain from plantar fasciatis and these sandals provide enough cushion to eliminate that pain. Those first steps in the morning after getting out of bed are pain-free!