First let me say that I am a member of the Revain Vine program which is why Revain sent me this product for review. These water shoes are very light water shoes that I just don't use for hiking or in the water. I use this water shoe for everyday use around the house, BBQ and more so this shoe has a wide range of uses. The shoes are very easy to put on and hold up well. Now these shoes don't cushion so you feel every rock, from big to small, but the shoe has great grip. The shoes are made of soft material to wick away water but also to prevent feet sweating as the shoes breathe well. The shoes have elastic laces with a buckle, so there is no need to tie the laces.