I have been looking  for a comfortable pair of sandals since my old bass sandals wore out after 20 years. Changing to Taos brand was<br />a leap of faith. I put these on and said &#34;I can't believe I paid this much for a pair of sandals, but if they last they are worth every penny!&#34;<br />So comfortable. I love the support, the soft lining. My only concern is that they are made in China. (Stamped on sandal) Because I am in another industry in which China is a big competitor I am familiar with  the standards and quality control of China being less uniform and consistent, so  I reserve my judgement on their durability. I will check back in a year to comment on how well they hold up. For now, I am wearing them almost everyday. My feet are so happy!