I did not receive the item in the photo.  The shoes that I received had a Velcro closure on the outside of the toe straps.  I have read another review where the customer had the same problem.  They looked exactly the same otherwise, but this gave the shoe somewhat of a &#34;granny&#34; look.  I would have tried to make it work, but the Velcro on the ankle and the toe strap was too abrasive and difficult to adjust.  I was disappointed because this shoe was a nice height, and wide enough to walk in and wear all day comfortably. I'm typically a 10/41 (danskos) and could have gone down a half size, but it wasn't an option.  I returned the shoes.  I'll have to try again for a more youthful sandal from clark's.