Update: I've had these shoes for 2 years now and they really have held up. I was worried that the woodgrain material around the heel wouldn't last and that the heel would be worn out much too soon. But the shoes still look great, they're super comfortable, and they've become my favorite sandals.These sandals are a little expensive, so I hesitated to buy them. But I'm glad I did. They look nice, the neutral color allows me to wear them with lots of different outfits, and they're comfortable to wear all day long. Plus, they're very light and I don't sound like a Clydesdale when I walk on hard floors, as I do when I wear my Dansko sandals.The downside is that they just don't seem quite as well made as the Naots that I've had for years. The undersides of the straps on these sandals were surprisingly rough in places, so it took a little while to break them in. Also, the wood-grain-looking material that wraps around the sides looks cheap, though you have to look closely to notice. And I wonder how long the bottom of the heel will last before it's completely worn down - it's not a very thick material.Despite the cons, I like the shoes and would recommend them.