I love Bernardo sandals.  I have many pairs.  I actually had to send back the first pair of these as the quality was off. Don't know if it was quality control or what.  Amazon sent a replacement pair promptly and I was pleased with the second pair that came.  The leather is of good quality both on the sole of the shoe as well as in the straps.  They feel substantial and not flimsy in any way as does all the rest of the shoes I have by this maker.  I can wear them all day without any problems as the foot bed is padded nicely which is something many other sandals of this style do not provide.  I do not feel bad paying what I pay for Bernardo sandals because the quality is definitely there.  I own about eleven pairs of Bernardo boots, shoes, and sandals combined.  I always get compliments on them.