text: I bought these sandals because I loved the ones that I bought from this company years before. They are similar but have one big difference that I couldn't see on the picture.  But I would have bought them anyway because I couldn't tell from the picture that I wouldn't be able to wear them. On the strap that goes across my ankle the Velcro is a very short strip. When I fasten it to a secure, comfortable fit the Velcro is too short  to fasten securely to the bottom strip. Consequently, as I walk the strips loosen up and won't stay fastened. That happens in a matter of just steps. My old pair had a long strip of Velcro and I could wear them all day with no problem. They are so soft and comfortable that I really hate not to be able to wear them. I have already thrown away the box and I've worn them on the cement while walking my dog, so I'll have to keep them and hope my ankles get fatter. Well, I don't want that either.