Well, obviously she and a bunch of other people knew). These definitely have the expected feel of a Crocs shoe: thick supporting sole, super light, pleasant feel on bare feet. So I have bad feet to begin with: wide, high arches and instep. So I had to buy another set from another vendor. Sooooo cute. If you look at the pics, youll see the difference between the two chains laid on the floor as well as the difference between on of the chains and a gold plated anklet I already owned. I guess Ill just have to wear band aids to protect my heels every time I wear them. Pairing via Bluetooth was accomplished in less than 5 seconds with my iPhone. Theyre not life changing. I ordered ½ size larger based on reviews.