The back strap is too long, the shoe just slips up and down on my feet. While it may be a bit large for this big fella, I have no worries about not having enough room to cook. But I?d say you definitely sacrifice some comfort for the look. 3 out of 24 were synthetic/not real gemstones, but none of them were broken or faulty. Terribly uncomfortable and gives me blisters! Since I was sizing up and expecting these to last a few months I had to return them. I have purchased many slippers but after several washings, the soles separated from the slipper if it turns out these slippers an be washed as often as the company says the can be, they will be the best slippers I have ever purchased. I like to how I can lower the mic up and down so I dont have to worry about breaking it, cool little feature is the mic can also bend due to the middle part is rubber. My daughter is 4 soon and they just fit her. Its sturdy, easy to pop open and put into place (no assembly needed!