Just received today. Buying shoes on line has always been risky for me. Not this time!! Very comfortable and perfect fit (Size 11) right out of the package. Straps to adjust fit both behind the heel and over the arch make it very easy to get comfortable right away - no break-in time as they are very soft, and straps make it easy to adjust as they relax over time if necessary. Leather is a bit thin but supported by heavy padding/backing material, including the heel strap; leather is just for looks. Stitching looks to be very heavy and high quality, as advertised. All edges are cleanly finished, no raw edges anywhere on the shoe! Everywhere the leather is stitched to the shoe it is double-stitched, not single. All inside surfaces that are in contact with feet are smooth, soft, and finished nicely, with no rough spots anywhere to rub against the foot. Insole is soft cushioned rubber with small grooves that actually stimulate the soles of your feet when walking. Arch support is only moderate, but the insole is nicely contoured - not flat like some. Have always loved wearing sandals for most of the summer and indoors in winter. Last pair was Croft & Barrow that lasted a long time; but insoles are fabric which finally wore through, and strap on inside front broke, plus they were open toe and I often struck objects with big toes. These have protection with rubber closed toe (padded on the inside) so that problem is fixed; and plenty of space in front so toes are not up against the toe cap. Manufacturer says you can wear these anywhere, including swimming, and since everything except the leather covering looks to be man-made, they may be ok for that, but even though I am a fisherman I don't think I will wear them in the water, just in case, but they will be very comfortable to wear on the boat for extended periods. Getting them wet in the rain, etc., is probably ok if you let them dry soon after. Only minor drawback is the slightly "hokey" rubber "FASHION" label on the top front of the sandal as another reviewer pointed out, kind of cheapens the look of an otherwise classy looking sandal. Can probably remove as that reviewer did, but that would leave holes where the stitching held the label, so don't know which is worse looking - matter of personal taste. These are exactly as shown in the photos on the Amazon web-site. Plan to wear for a while and make sure they hold up, I see no reason at initial inspection why they would not, and then probably buy another pair in a different color.