The shoes are fine except for the Velcro on the heel straps makes ...
928871
The shoes are fine except for the Velcro on the heel straps makes a ridiculous amount of noise when you walk. I'm hoping once they break in that will stop
3483307
This is not my favorite Pediped shoe. I've purchased several Pedipeds over the past year and these are probably my least favorite because the velcro closure is not very strong and comes loose very easily. The soles and body of the shoe are fine, but the strap needs to be more secure.
943379
I bought these as interview shoes.  They're comfortable, but I've found that every time I've worn them my nylons have snagged on the velcro portion.  The velcro stays in place on the shoe (strap doesn't flap open), but because of how much velcro is allotted it catches regularly.
33570
Okay I'm editing this in a major way - I originally gave it 5 stars because they are so comfortable and really just what I was looking for EXCEPT after a few months wear, the velcro heel strap will not stay secured and continually pops open making the sandal fall off my foot. This is because there's only a narrow strip of velcro to attach to the securing strip. I'm not sure if I can fix this by getting a new velcro strip, but even if I can, it will probably look strange. Really poor craftsmanship to have something like the velcro strip ruin a well-designed shoe.

I seldom rate anything 5 stars, but this product is truly worthy.  I'd originally purchased a similar style, the Keen Whispers but had to return them because the arch support didn't actually meet my arch, they were too narrow, also they hurt my feet. I exchanged the Keens for the Ecco sandal and am happy I did. The Ecco sandals provide better arch and ankle support. They are way more comfortable and easy to slide in and out of with the velcro heel strap. They look good and hoping they hold up well - made in Thailand and the leather is "yak leather" according to the label. The toe box will provide good protection and is wide enough my toes fit comfortably inside. A great shoe - am so glad I purchased these instead of the Keens.
858472
As mentioned in other reviews, the straps do not fully cover the velcro and the straps flip up and make them look like  old shoes from the time they were new. They are so cute, it's a shame the way the straps look.
269396
I think these shoes are so cute and sturdy and seemed ideal for the new school year for my 4 year old twins, but the velcro strap is just so, so, so long we have stopped wearing them. In order to get a snug fit you have to really pull the velcro tight which leaves this enormous tail of about 3-4 inches of extra loose strap that gets stuck on the carpet at school when they're sitting on the floor, gets hung in the pants leg, curls up and looks bad, etc. I am so disappointed because I really thought I had found the perfect shoes for school this year! Bummer!
3525785
The strap on the back when extended fully is not long enough to use to go around the heel. The shoe itself is ok. The strap is no good!
1563680
Nice shoes, which fit well in the sole, and are comfortable, except that the adjustable straps do not tighten nearly enough to keep the shoes on my feet. The two straps closest to my toes are useable, but the last strap closest to my ankle is too loose by a lot ( see photo, this is the strap tightened as much as it will go). I have long, narrow feet, but usually have problems with the heel of shoes being too wide, I've never before had problems with a fastener being so much off. It might have helped if the Velcro strips were longer, but I'm not sure that would help, because they're not just a little too wide, but rather a whole lot too wide.
I'm sad because I like the shoes, and my current pair of Clarks sandals fit fine, although they're worn out, so I need new ones.
246817
I love the shoes, they fit perfect. But when I put them on him and he walked around for just a second I noticed one of the velcrow straps do not stay velcrowed across the shoe.
521053
Strap is a little short, I have a high instep, and Velcro  is small/short
2468478
I hate the Velcro. Hate it. You can't tell it's velcro in pictures so if I had known I wouldn't have gotten them. Heel is the right height. Mostly comfortable to walk in but not long distances.  I would not walk to lunch in them (1 mile round trip) in the city. A little tight on the toes. Not good around the ankle especially if you have skinny ankles like me. It's too big and I have to pull the strap tight which makes the velcro look stupid.  I would not buy them again.  3 stars only bc they're cute.
1497193
It's maybe a half size larger than a normal size 8, but having the Velcro straps helps.  Will be keeping these shoes.
4930466
These shoes are a little uncomfortable and harder than I expected.  It would make it a little easier with a Velcro closure. Every time you want to take the shoe on and off, it needs to be unbuckled. Too time consuming.
3023911
The Velcro was not long enough on the top strap, so I had to glue on more Velcro so that the straps could be snugged close to my ankles.

I could not wear the sandals as they arrived.
4666183
The shoes do not fit like others. The velcro straps don't allow for the top of the foot to fit comfortably in the shoe. I don't think they are made well for a toddlers little fat foot! Length is fine.
393065
Whoever designed these shoes - has never had their foot in one. The problem is instantly obvious.
When removing the shoe from the foot the top strap has to be loosened.  But the end of the velcro area on the strap catches in the the little plastic "buckle" so you can't loosen the strap.  You have to use one hand to pull on the strap - and one finger to hold the velcro end down on the strap so the velcro doesn't catch on the buckle - and then the velcro can move through the buckle so the strap is loosened enough to get the shoe off.
The solution is to use needle and thread to tightly sew the velcro end down on the strap.  But there will still be a little resistance when the velcro goes through the narrow buckle opening. The solution for Teva is to make the buckle opening bigger - and sew the velcro end tightly down on the strap.
2185609
I love the shoe, but the straps are cheap and its so childish to have Velcro on the straps when a buckle would have worked and looked better.