DREAM PAIRS Women's 160912-W Adventurous Summer Outdoor Sandals

"Thankyou for the 'Dream Pairs' Coral & Gray Beach Sandal!" I 'Love' them very much! (If you are a larger woman, 'Please read last Paragragh'!) __I walk long distances 'No Car' for Decades which has caused a 'Carbuncle' which is the foot bone above the toes to move left on my right foot! A knob juts out though a 2nd toe crosses over & hugs the big toe! My adult Niece made fun of me! I also have fallen on raised sidewalks do to heavy shoes!__Anyhow, these Sandals are light weight! I do feel the slight arch of the thick sole! When I walk it's like a 'Firm Soft Cushion'! Like 'Walking on Air' The Upper Sandal Fabric Feels 'Soft on Bare Skin' as I walk! I feel it move as I walk! Feels great!__I bought a Size 10! Others have said Size down though for me the added room is perfect for my Carbuncle! It doesn't show at all like it does on top of my Leather Keds!__I plan to wear these only on the Beach!!! I live in the Pacific NW.__I wouldn't recommend them for any Trek in the Woods or Extreme Rocky Beaches! Wear Socks in these woods! Fleas & Mosquitos in 'Gifford Pinchot' are Bad on Hot days! My cousin lived there! __Your thoughts will be on the Velcro strap & not the beauty around you! Tge Velcro Strap is great! Soft though firm not stiff! My anles are Bone no fat! The strap will hold your foot in place! __Many of our Beaches have Boulders to climb over & No Sand! The Rubber Sole can take it though if you want to keep them Nice Be good to them! You never know what the landscape is truly like or if you have to run!__I had bought 'Keens' 3 years ago though returned them because the sole foot pad was molded to the foot & uncomfortable for me to walk in!__I am built strong like my father though if you are a larger woman like my 'Best Friend', the Sole appears thick in actuality 1/4th-inch under the front part of shoe & 1/2-inch under the heel though there are 2 parts to the sole, the dark part as mentioned! __The light part on top of the sole is like a strong memory cushion! These won't hold up for you!Take Care, Skyblue7

Was looking for a comfortable pair of hiking sandals for short walks around the neighborhood or around a nearby park/lake. First I bought a pair of Keen's as they seem to be the gold standard for this type of shoe. After many attempts to adjust the bungee cords on the Keens for a better fit, they were still extremely stiff (made to last forever under extreme walking and weather conditions, I guess...) and my ankles ached after a short 1 mile walk. I continued my search and came across these Dream Pairs Outdoors Sandals. They were pretty - in a homely kind of way - and had great reviews. After today's arrival, I immediately took them out of the box and put them on. I made no adjustments and walked out the front door for a 1.5 mile walk. There was no stress anywhere and my feet were happy! To be honest, I'm not sure trying to tighten or loosen the bungee cord would really matter, as the loops they are thread through are sewn to the body of the shoe. The elastic of the body of the shoe is kinda fixed. When ordering I looked at the Size Chart and ordered a 9.5 based on their recommendation. I haven't worn a size 9.5 shoe in decades, I'm a true 10 or 10.5 (when available). But I trusted the chart and went for it. My foot is exactly 10.5 inches from toe to heel which in this particular shoe is a 9.5. Measure YOUR foot and order accordingly! The arch support is minimal, but I would live my life never wearing shoes if I could, so lacking arch support really doesn't bother me. The material the shoe is constructed with is fairly soft and did not rub or irritate my feet anywhere! Technically these are fisherman's sandals so they are waterproof. I will be hiking in the Seattle area next month so I won't have to worry about walking through small streams and getting my shoes wet! The foot bed extends noticeably beyond the shoe straps all around the shoe. Interesting design; it gives the shoe a larger footprint and better footing on uneven rocky surfaces. The sole is thick and sturdy, and comfortable against a bare foot on the inside. Fortunately for me, my pinky toes don't pop out the sides, they are supported and protected. Probably the only thing I don't care for is the velcro on the heel strap fits perfectly against itself with no over hang, so it takes an extra moment to separate the two halves for removal. Not a deal breaker by any means, especially for the reasonable price tag. I can buy 3 pairs of these in different colors for the price of one pair of Keens!! Walk Happy and Stay Healthy!!

Nice shoe, attractive, seems well made. My only gripe would be that the sole/insole appears to be rubber and rub against the feet while walking, can irritate arch. Probably worth it to buy a more expensive pair with a leather/fabric insole