As advertised, it is very lightweight, probably great for travel. As a primary caretaker, I needed something I could slip on quickly, just pull on the heel tab and they're on. The shoelaces are for a decorative effect only, they do not affect the width or tightness of the shoe. I just took them out as I don't need any risk of tripping over them.The cons: The shoes ARE cute and lightweight, but the reason they are lightweight is because you lose on the support inside the shoe. Your foot goes flat to the bottom of the shoe- so be careful where you step as it could easily puncture the bottom of the shoe and injure your foot.The shoe has a tight/ snug fit due to the step in/pull on feature rather than a tie- up feature. So you will need to wear those really thin no show socks with this, not even anklet socks or "sockies" because they are too thick to wear with the shoe.For me, they are a great shoe for around the house or a quick errand to the store, but not for a lengthy walk or exercise due to lack of arch or foot support (and lack of ability to wear a sock with them)It's a matter of form vs function- if you're looking for a quick fix, these will do the trick. If you're looking for something that will serve many functions and last a while, you should plan to invest a bit more with a different brand