I read the reviews and bought several pairs to try on different styles as there is no retailer near me. I think they work a little more. I've worn Teva, Reef and Cobian my whole life but I wanted to try these. At first I thought they were stiff, heavy and uncomfortable. I started walking my dog in it and slowly adjusting the straps and now that I've "tuned" them I really like them. The straps are in all the right places and the arch support is great. I took them wakeskating today and they are neutrally buoyant; Good if you want to surf or wear them in the water. I've bought them with and without a toe loop and I love the toe loops, especially wake skating today. Too bad they were made in America and not China.