Review on 👠 Plaka Taupe Women's Shoes - Explore Collection, Size 9 by April Williams

I don't like these shoes. I don't buy much for myself, so I like to do thorough research. My Skechers sandals broke so I was looking for something with multiple uses. I wear sandals every day. I like sandals that don't slip off when I'm on the rides at Disneyland, comfortable enough for walking for miles yet light enough to wear to walk to the shops or take the kids out. I had never owned Plakas before but the positive reviews kept coming and I really liked the style and color of these sandals. I bought size 9 in yellow. I have very slim feet (it's the only skinny thing about me!) so I didn't mind the reviews mentioning they were narrow. They're not tight enough to make me uncomfortable for short wears, but after wearing them for several hours, the straps become very uncomfortable and constrain my legs because they keep tightening. Another complaint is that these shoes are not easy to put on. I hate touching dirty shoe soles and have to touch almost anything to put them on. I have to sit down and carefully insert my leg. I can't quickly put them on and go out. It's embarrassing to wear. I often have to adjust the straps when wearing them because they tighten as I walk. I'm sure if you have wide feet it would be unbearable. I have a high arch and this shoe provides good support. The soles aren't the most comfortable I've worn, credit to Sanuk, but they are comfortable. But the real disappointment is that there are 4 sharp points on the sole of each shoe. One on the heel, on the ball of the foot and on each side. Obviously the shoe here was taken from where it was made, but it looks like there are 4 small needles stuck in both of my feet. I tried to record it but nothing works. Of course I have very sensitive feet, but I can't wear them longer than short. I don't know why these shoes have such high ratings. I don't find anything comfortable about them. They're very cute when worn and I get compliments, but I'm not in the "beauty is pain" category of women. I'd rather be ugly when it suits me. Unfortunately due to my busy life I missed the return deadline so I saved them for special occasions where I won't find them in these shoes for more than an hour. It pains me to search and buy more sandals so I will most likely go back to my trusty Sketchers or Sanuk sandals.