It really depends on what you are needing this shoe for. If you are a medical professional who needs no-nonsense shoes, these are NOT for you. The soles provide less protection than the $1 flip-flops at Walmart and the material is so soft that you can see my toes through the top - if someone accidentally steps on your foot, it will feel like you are barefoot. HOWEVER, if you are buying this for a costume, they're fine. I colored the tips to be screen-accurate and the shoes are comfortable in that they don't pinch. I walked a block to the convention center and they held up fine, so a weekend event a few times a year are fine use for these shoes. I would actually RECOMMEND these because you could easily hot-glue or sew accessories to make these shoes look however you need them to. But they definitely don't feel like "shoes".

I wasn't expecting a lot out of these shoes. I bought them for a costume, and was worried my feet would hurt waking around with them on for three days. The sole is basically non-existent, and the bottom of the shoe is almost completely flat.

However, after buying a full-size sole insert made of a stiff material (Plantar Fasciitis Insoles by ViveSole) and put in some thin odor eaters for cushion, they became literally the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. I want these babies in every color! It is a shame they aren't weather friendly, given they are made of thin cotton, but still amazing for the price!

I love these shoes. They were a fashion statement for a short time during my hs days back in 1979, although I never owned any. I can't believe how small they run. I usually wear a 5.5 but ordered up for some odd reason. Well, my toe hits the front of the shoe. No kidding. I might wear them with no socks in the summer, or maybe I'll just donate them to charity.

Wonderful shoes and they fit perfectly! I like the fact that the buckle has holes so they fasten properly and don't slip.The only drawback is that they smell really bad, as in a STRONG chemical smell. Does anyone know how to get rid of that (aside from actual washing)? I tried Febreeze and wiping them down with a washcloth. They are airing outside right now!
Update: even though I've washed them and worn several times, that chemical smell won't go away (to the point where I don't want to wear these shoes) Never had a problem like this with this style of shoe before

I've bought many pairs of these shoes over time. I love them. They're comfortable and go with lots of stuff. These shoes always smell very strong like chemicals but it wears off. Whatever you do have these shipped by themselves. Everything in the box with it will smell. I get a dress at the same time and I cannot get the smell out of the dress. Lesson learned.