After reading so many good things about these I bought them - and had to send them back. They're very narrow, the plastic toe post chafes badly, and they clack so loudly that I find myself altering my gait to try and silence them. I gave them a chance and wore them around the apartment, went up and down stairs etc. for a few days. No luck. Have bought a pair of Teva Olowahu sandals instead - much, much better.