The Seaside Flip has a serious and unfortunate toe curl issue. The gap from supple soft thong to cork footbed is too great for my narrow feet.

In further service to their lummox aesthetic, the footbed is intentionally, but half-heartedly, lumpy. They look like they’ve got the mumps. In the end, the brand name, Rider, really says it all.

Say what you will about all organic Aunt Esther, though her acts may sometimes be awkward and clumsy, there is no arguing that her heart is in the right place.