Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I was wary to purchase these shoes, because reviews were limited and difficult to find on the internet, even on the main website for the shoe brand. Based on reviews for other sandals by the brand, I made the choice to try these and hope that they would work for my upcoming vacation. I was not disappointed! I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis within the last year and have been using inserts in my shoes for a while. This was my first time venturing into sandals to help plantar fasciitis without the use of inserts, because I wanted a nice sturdy shoe for walking around and for comfort during long drives on the trip. I have worn them for two days now to get them broken in before the trip, and here is what I observed. Pros: The support on these shoes is amazing for plantar fasciitis, and I actually feel a bounce in my step when I walk. The fabric straps are more sturdy than appears in the picture, and hold your foot in the shoe surprisingly well. I even tried running with the shoes and my feet did not slip out in any way. BTW, the straps are adjustable, which is a bonus. The strap on the back of the foot is soft and does not rub me in any way, which is something I am picky about. Also, the strap that goes between your toes is really comfortable. Cons: Although these shoes are supportive and great for walking around town or maybe even a light trail, I don't know if I would use these for hardcore trails due to lack of ankle support and how open they are on top of the shoe. It is just fabric straps crossed over each other. I have not tried them on the trip yet, so using them in water and walking long distances has yet to be truly tested. I have only used them in daily activities so far. The fabric straps, although soft and comfortable, take a little getting used to at first, but I already feel that they are stretching to my foot. I do notice slight pressure on my small toes at first when I put them on, but then again I have sensitive feet. However, I have no rub marks or blisters as of yet anywhere on my foot, which is a good sign. The shoes are not super easy to slip on and off, because you have to adjust the straps slightly each time you put them on and it has a good grip on your big toe. This may be a hindrance if you are planning on wearing these to the airport and have to throw them on quickly after going through the checkpoint. Perhaps this is a good thing though, because you can be sure it is not falling off your foot anytime soon. I can't say for sure how they would fit a wide foot, because I'm average, but the straps are stretchy, so that's a good thing. I can attest that they are true to size. I am normally a size 9 and 9 fit perfectly without my foot hanging over or having extra room. I hope this review helps someone looking for arch support. I would definitely consider trying some other shoes by this brand in the future as well. :)