I've been wearing Teva sandals for decades. I have a few criticisms: 1) The velcro wears out before the sandals wear out. Buckle models eliminate this; Buckles are much stronger than velcro. Ignore the names of different sandals, pay attention to the buckle. 2) price. Seriously, they are overpriced compared to others that have a similar product. I've tried many others and keep coming back to Tevas. I've stopped trying, I only buy Teva when I'm wearing an old pair. 3) Open-toe shoes become really chic. I wear them every day. The best answer is to have two (2) pairs and alternate between them. Considering I no longer look at the competition, I'm a repeat customer and agree that the cost is higher, and yet I'll start here with a 5 star rating. I don't take 5-star reviews lightly; this one is well deserved.