FRYE Women''s Madison Woven Thong Sandal

I bought these shoes in yellow. I have spent literally years looking for just the right yellow shoe. I have bought other shoes in yellow, but lo, my heart lusted after the perfect yellow shoes. Finally, I have found them!!!!!!!

This all leather shoe from Frye is a dream. The thong part of the shoe is woven soft leather that looks like it will last for years and years. The leather piece between the toe is narrow enough that it is not a nuisance. The piece that goes around the ankle is also soft leather. The buckle fits nicely and there is neither too much nor too little of the strap. It is just the right length.

The sole of the shoe is completely covered in the same leather as the top. This leather is then glued to the sides of the shoe. The leather is NOT pulled under the sole so that the sole covers it, but the leather has been precisedly cut to fit the edge of the shoe where it meets the sole. I hope they used strong glue. Truly, it looks like a lot of work and craftmanship were put into the fashioning of this shoe.

There is a modest amount of padding between the sole and the footbed. It is softer than walking in a shoe that is simply sole to the concrete and you have a good day. The maker has taken pains to see that your footsteps are protected from the harsh realities of life as you walk in these. Not a lot of padding, but some.

The sole of the shoe is a thin rubber. It is thin enough that it has been stitched onto the shoe. It is a neutral color and leaves no marks on the floor.

The heel: I do not know the purpose of this, given that the entire sole of the shoe is thin latex, but the heel is half latex and half leather. Maybe just to show that it is an upscale shoe. Pretty at any rate. Heel is about 1/4 inch.

I put this shoe on and was immediately impressed with its moveability. Not the least bit stiff. I put it on, flexed each foot and then began to walk. Very nice and very comfortable.

I only noticed a couple of possible cons with the shoe. It is not a shoe that an older person could walk in all day...a younger one could with ease. Also the shoe runs narrow. My feet are of average width,well narrow on a day with no swelling. My feet fit fine, but if you have a wide foot, I would think your toes would fall off the edge. That is it for cons.

Personally, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my yellow shoes. I love them so much that I also ordered them in olive and am considering the gray. My advice: Snatch them up while they are still available!!!