UPDATE:  I ended up returning these sandals because the clasp mechanism is simply too difficult to use.... Left me feeling frustrated every time I tried. I cannot bend around my leg and see the ankle well enough to use  a .25 inch  hook/ clasp. Too bad because they are cute. ********************************************************************* These are attractive comfortable shoes. Unfortunately the clasp/ buckle system is not explained anywhere... and as a result the last reviewer returned the sandals. Manufacturer take notice: INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS!!  It is a sort of quick release system that I figured out after 10 minutes of playing with it... Almost gave up. You never actually &#34;unbuckle&#34; the strap you just slide the buckle part upwards to remove it from a small U shaped metal piece located on the the rear strap. To re- attach you slide the front strap with buckle back into the u shaped  piece attached to the rear strap. There is a small amount of elastic on the U shaped section to help realign the straps together. In my opinion this elastic could be a lot longer.... and easier to see, easier to attach, easier to notice something is going on here..  It may take some getting used to this system because it is hard to bend my head far enough over the side of my legs to see over the ankle. You have to be a contortionist :-)  Otherwise these are nice looking, feel good on the feet, no rubbing, smooth foot bed with a bit of cushioning. Could have more arch support. And the 2nd strap on the heel of the sandal could use a bit of elastic to make it more of a custom fit.  True to size. I generally take an 8- 8.5 . Need the 8.5 for moderately wide feet (not enough to warrant buying a wide width tho)  The 8 medium fit perfectly