Sorry to be so blunt, but I wanted some sandals with an ankle strap that is actually black, but not too harsh-looking. Then I have the problem of covering up and not irritating bunion area, and not showing too much toe but not killer peep-toe. Very fussy feet! I also had been looking for a closed toe version which I could wear to work, but have not found "my" black shoe. I already have some with off-white strap or I'd have tried the Holt.

These have a lovely wide front strap, also adjustable, and I like the low wedge, just a bit of height but very walkable. So they do more bookending for dark hair, and the dark ankle strap gives a nice effect with black or denim or gray ankle pants or rolled jeans/pants, but the jute color lightens up the look so I like that with white or lighter-colored pants.

They come in a beigey-taupe color as well, though my size was not available.