Wow! I may actually agree with all of you here. There's too much going on with these open-toe oxfords (Post #9,864). So the Nay! train continues on these. These are like oxfords trying to be sandals, and failing miserably. Only pumps, mules, and espadrilles should have open toes (as far as traditional shoes go)... NOT oxfords, boots, sneakers, etc. Look for a proper pair of fully-enclosed, *closed-toe* oxfords or oxford pumps and stay away from these ghastly oxford pumps.