Love these sandals! I already have a pair of the Ohana beach/water sandals, and had been looking at the Paniolo for a long time. I have short but wide feet of unequal sizes (left is 6 1/2 and right foot is size 6) and often take 6 1/2 in shoes (with socks) but 6 for water shoes, etc. The Ohana in 7 felt a little large, so I sized back down to 6 for the Paniolo. The length is perfect, my heel does not slide off the back. If anything, there us extra room at the toe end (I (so, so chance of toe-stubbing in the front) The arches are high and supportive, and the sole is stiffer and more rugged, making them good for driving. The stitching on the leather is gorgeous, and the toe thong is breaking in nicely. Am very happy I finally got these!