They work great in adding extra stability in locking down the sandles . They make these great sandles even better.A must have.

I'm not a true barefoot shoes/sandals wearer but I do love wearing barefoot sandals off and on to strengthen my arch and ankles. I love this model as a replacement for traditional flip flops. The velcro back strap makes these the perfect mix of flip flop and traditional sandals. Quality construction and appreciate the wider toe box. These are my go to summer sandals.

These are super cute! And just in time for the 4th of July! I love that there's a velcro strap on the back for adjustments. Definitely happy!

Wonderful flip flop alternative. Full proper use of foot and stays on your feet

Love that Toetum has extra wide option! Only barefoot sandals that I've found with a great fit for my high volume Flinstone feet.

Got these in the EW option and they fit perfectly! No adjustments needed and went straight out for a hike. The straps weren't too long and definitely more comfortable in comparison to other similar style footwear. This is my 3rd pair since my first pair I wore to shreds and my second is for around the house. Highly recommend!

Was able to use these straps and side post in another brand sandals. Made the sandals 100 times better. Can't beat the customer service at Toetem

I have been wanted to trail run in sandals for a while. I couldn't find any barefoot sandals in my local stores. So after watching way too many YouTube videos, I decided to give the Alpha Black Bear 5mm a try. My first run was a total success. I enjoy feeling the earth and allowing my feet the ability to spread out all while getting great air flow. Also, rocks and other debris that make their way into the sandal seem to find their way out just a quickly, not needing to stop, remove, and repeat.

They are also nice to just wear in while around town. The adjustable straps are great to for a tight fit for running but also a nice loose fit just hanging out.

It did take almost a month to get the sandals. It didn't bother me because I knew I was supporting a small business. But, just keep this in mind if you're hoping to order on Tuesday to have them for Friday's camping trip.

Lovely sandals, Amazing craftsmanship! Great company, I originally ordered the wrong size and they quickly helped me to correct my size :)

Lovely sandals, Amazing craftsmanship! Great company, I originally ordered the wrong size and they quickly helped me to correct my size :)

These are a great flip flop option for summer. The strap is really easy to slip on and off and I don't have to adjust my gait to use flip flops. The sole still has some breaking in to do but I anticipate these getting better and better with age. I also really like the color! Toetem are by far my favorite barefoot sandal.

Wonderfully made. Just beautiful. A flip flop that stays in place. Top notch customer service too.

These sandals perfectly fill the gap left by the lack of flip-flop functioning barefoot sandals out there. I live in Florida so my flip-flops used to get a ton of use by the pool and at the beach. The OSEM sandsals are easy to slip on and keep that barefoot feel while still looking like a traditional sandal. If you're considering it, just get them.

These minimalist sandals will be all you want to wear once you know you know.

I purchased a pair of OSEM sandals in brown Hemp with the Wild strap pattern. I'm quite impressed with the design and how they work. I bought during the presale, so there wasn't a lot of "product description" info, and I figured they'd be a good replacement for flip-flops.
The cool things I didn't realize are that the front strap is held on by some rather strong elastic material. This allows it to adjust to fit your foot. It also keeps it on rather securely without being too tight. AND, probably the coolest benefit is that it allows the sandal to move with your foot with no pinching or slipping.

The heel strap is adjustable with Velcro and has Toetem's stitching pattern that allows you to trim it if you desire. It stays in place well. And once it's adjusted how you want it, you don't need to open or change it. Simply slip the heel strap up and down to put the sandal on or take it off. The elastic of the front strap gives you enough play to have a rather secure setting and still be able to slide the heel on and off without opening the Velcro.

Footbed is Toetem's no-slip hemp. I haven't gotten these wet yet, but I had the same material on my Coyote's. My experience is that it works well wet or dry and it dries fast with a little sun or breeze. It's also easy to gently clean.

Both straps have a soft inner lining. The toe post is soft and can be folded or rolled between the toes. Between the footbed and straps, I find the whole sandal comfortable with no pressure points or rubbing.

Walkbase outsole should be plenty for walking in town or even around pools or areas that are wet. I'll take my Blackbears if I plan on hiking, but the OSEM's are going to be more than capable for everyday/casual/city/beach and much more.