Believe the hype!
THESE ARE SO COMFORTABLE!!I just returned from a trip to Vegas. Not our first time to Sin City, but this time we decided to NOT rent a car. In 5 days, we walked almost 40 miles. I had a pair of fake leather sandals and alternated with a pair of flip flops. My feet were swollen, blistered, and I had horrible hip pain (which I never experienced before). I decided that my feet deserved way better shoes.Enter the mySoft Women's Summer Walking Sandals with Air Cushion support. I never intended to find the best walking shoes on Amazon, but when I googled "best walking shoes," these ones popped up. I was intrigued.You see, I don't want to walk around in a pair of running shoes (like my husband does; he wears Hokas). During these warmer months, I want a shoe that is at least somewhat "stylish" and when packing light, I want a shoe that will at least complement a skirt or outfit that wasn't athleisure style. In Vegas, we had to walk all over to get to dinner. So I didn't want to wear running shoes with my black cotton dress to dinner at the Aria. Thus I was hoping to find something in the way of good walking sandals and the mySoft looked decent, especially with all of the different color options.The reviews looked promising and the price was right (way better than spending hundreds of dollars) so I measured my foot. According to the size guide, I was a size 7 (which is my usual size). I do have a wide foot though, so I was a bit skeptical.The 7 arrived and it fit but my 2nd and 3rd toes hit the tip of the shoe, almost overhanging! Hubby said they looked fine but I didn't agree. I ordered a size 7.5.Well, they just arrived and I tore into the bag. (BTW, both shoes that I received were in bags that looked they had been re-taped shut several times. Both shoes are new and unworn, but because the bags were taped over makes me think that it's not just me and many people probably return sizes because they didn't fit. Think about that if you decide to order.)The 7.5 fit PERFECTLY and they're a DREAM to wear! The adjustable elastics are great; they feel supportive on the sides and can be adjusted if your feet swell. The cushion...omg the cushions! They feel like hugs from the clouds. I don't want to take these off! I don't pull the top strap all the way since my foot is wide, but I do the ankle strap. Do they look like granny orthopedic shoes? To me, absolutely not (I bought the gray shade). I think they have a modern look but still rugged enough to be an all day shoe. Literally the ideal strap size and placement so that there's no friction ANYWHERE. Will these go with my black cotton dress or even a skirt? Yes they will (in a boho kinda way)!! Definitely more stylish than my Altra running shoes.The foot bed is so squishy and comfortable, it makes me wonder if it's TOO soft so that there's no arch support over time. It also seems a bit flat (compared to a Birkenstock) so if you need arch support, this may not suffice over long walks. I have flat feet so for now this doesn't seem to be an issue.Now I understand why people are buying two pairs! I think I'll get the brown or black next.Note: My only concern is that since these were so inexpensive, how long with they last? I guess it doesn't matter if I buy a second pair... ;)