"I needed to replace a pair of incredibly comfortable (i could be on my feet all day in) Ralph Lauren heeled strappy sandels that broke after 2 summers and couldnt find anything locally that i even remotely liked. I have always admired Born shoes but this is my first pair so I didnt know how i would like them. They are wonderful. Dressy or casual and very comfortable. I normally wear a size 9.5 but that wasnt an option the 10 fit perfectly except I might add another hole in the strap to make them a bit smaller around my ankle."