Karsyn Strappy Slide Sandal

I wear size 8 1/2 in sandals and size 9 and athletic shoes. Purchased this sandal in size 8 1/2. Tried them on in the store and walked on the soft carpet. It was very comfortable. My feet stayed on and the blocked slim heel helped me walk and kept my balance. But then I walked in them at home on hardwood floors and tile, and it felt completely different. It was the most painful pair of sandals I’ve ever worn. The knot in the middle of the straps dug into the top of my feet. It felt like a marble pressed down on top of my feet. I barely walked in them in five minutes and took them off. There were strap marks on my feet. Absolutely the MOST uncomfortable pair of sandals I’ve ever walked in within five minutes. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes. Don’t buy cheap. RETURNING.

I was a bridesmaid in a wedding and the bride requested nude heels, so I went over to Nordstrom rack and grabbed these. I felt as if the straps evenly distributed the weight of my feet and didn’t bother me all night. I was in them from 3pm-12am and I was able to dance all night without taking them off! So comfortable I’m also grabbing them in black as well. The price is amazing as well.

I ordered this with a summer trip in mind to match my beach dress. I'm usually a 9/9.5, but 9.5 wasn't available so I grabbed 10- which is actually so comfortable on the very first wear. It is a bit long, and if I were to get a 9.5 the straps would also be fine, but I imagine I would need to break in them a bit if I got my usual size. Anyways, this is the most comfortable strappy heel and since it's not stiletto it's soooo stable when you walk. My toe box is wide but my arch is thin, and this accommodates my wide toebox very well.