They don't have the wide toe box (which mimics the natural shape of the foot) that sandals are known for. These shoes curve inward like a typical shoe, which doesn't give your toes the room they need to spread apart like other "true" barefoot shoes, so they should by no means be called sandals! This is of course a deception. If you are looking for wide toe sandals I would recommend avoiding them like the plague, saving your money and looking elsewhere for what you need.