I bought these shoes because I was looking for an alternative to TOMS (I HATE Tom's soles for the lack of support and grip and also because I feel like everyone to be able to feel a tiny stone underneath my foot). The shoes are very eye-catching and have a rustic feel, allowing them to be worn in more elegant situations like a beach wedding. They also have a supportive rubber outsole that's thick enough to feel like you're wearing shoes instead of slippers and are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The problem I faced and I think the main issue is the quality of the design. First, the outer rope on the soles wears out much quicker than I expected, leaving cord-like strands hanging down. In addition, the shoes are the right size and fit perfectly when you put them on. However, the upper is canvas-like and doesn't have stretchy panels to help with dressing. As a result, within the first dozen socks, the seam in the corner of the toe tore when putting on one of the shoes (the other still holds up but looks like it's about to tear). I will note that, aware of this construction issue, I have tried to be careful when putting them on and not drag them down my leg. For both of these reasons, the shoe feels a little more scruffy than I would like and doesn't feel as tight as it originally did. She. I hope they change the design with an elastic band, in which case they will be great.