I've been an Alegria customer since ~2009. I always stick with more traditional, covered toe, Mary Jane and Mule varieties. My doctor has told me to stop going barefoot around the house. Even more, I'm not to wear flip flops, either. So, I needed a versatile sandal to support my heels and arches, that I could slide into in the mornings before dressing for the world. But, they also needed to be cute enough to wear with my summer dresses and skirts. THESE ARE PERFECT.