elpgal - I have a whole new take on this since spending this weekend with my friend who just broke her toe. She can't wear any closed toe shoes, she's found one pair of dressy comfort thongs that she can tolerate. For those with fit or pain issues this might fill a real need. I am princess cold feet and don't even wear sandals, but after seeing my BFF hobble around all weekend, I have a new respect for comfort footwear in all it's manifestations!!