I have only dropped one star because the transition between sole and heel is gentle and does not provide much protection for the underfoot strap on most gaiters. I could not contain the squeal of joy when opening the box when they arrived. The sizing is off, I ordered a size smaller than my last pair but these somehow feel bigger than my last. It is a bit snug and hurt my feet to the point i could not wear them for very long. Small and nice thank you Right out of the package I could see this was a quality item! After you have installed this wood support then install the bike rack on this support. I must admit, I was a little skeptical purchasing this unit and not a much for expensive name brand (Sony/Kenwood, etc) - but for the price, and based on the other positive reviews, I went for it. These sandals are not real reefs. they had loosened sticks, you can move the central part up and down!