I don't know what all the rave reviews are about unless you wear them all day sitting down. Why not just buy flip flops? I've been wearing them for exactly a year for half an hour and I can already feel the grips on the soles. Can you imagine when it rains? I can't believe I just spent $45 on these but unfortunately I'm stuck with them now because the sneakers I wanted are sold out and are urgently needed for work. Terrible