I unwisely bought these JUST before a 4-day camping trip, knowing that I should have broken them in first.  For the most part, I had no reason to worry.  They were really comfy from the very beginning and were really great to wear for long periods of time.  After a few days, they started rubbing on the top of the big toe knuckle.  I don't fault the sandals as I believe that this would have been prevented if I had taken the time to wear them a bit first.  I'll keep wearing them and am confident that this will go away as they get some more wear time.<br /><br />I got the beet red/neutral gray which is a departure for me (I typically get most things in black).  They are a great colour and are feminine yet practical.  It's nice to put on a pair of shoes and not have to think about them, even when hiking through the Canadian Shield in steep, uneven terrain.<br /><br />I have medium arches and these are perfect for me.  I love these sandals and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.  Great choice.