These sandals are well made and sturdy. The butterfly on the strap that tightens each sandal is a sweet addition, made of metal. The only drawback is that when I try to loosen the strap, the strap gets stuck on the metal "nub" which holds the butterfly on the other side of the strap. I have to slip on these sandals because I cannot loosen the straps. I usually wear a size 9 shoe and my sandals are a size 40; they are a little loose in the heel, but I have started wearing them with socks. Overall, a fashionable, comfortable, and high-quality pair of sandals!