Hi. The BROWN colored pair of Birkenstock Men's Amalfi Leather Soft Footbed Milano Sandals wears beautifully with straps made of soft leather. This 5-star rating is for the BROWN pair of sandals. My rating for the BLACK colored pair of sandals = 1. I purchased two pairs of the BLACK colored pair of sandals from different suppliers through Amazon. Unfortunately, straps on the BLACK Birkenstock Men's Amalfi Leather Soft Footbed Milano Sandals are too hard. If the BLACK colored pair of sandals is made of leather, it is not soft leather. My Podiatrist recommended I wear this specific sandal while my broken toe heals. Unfortunately, straps on the BLACK colored sandal hurt across my toe, arch, and around my ankle. These straps simply do not give. I purchased this same sandal in BROWN, and straps on the BROWN colored sandal are made of soft leather and do not hurt. Even if my toe was not broken, I would return the BLACK colored sandal because, for the price point, I would expect straps to be made of soft leather that does not hurt my feet. In summary, Brown = 5 = Yes. Black = 1 = No.