I don't know what witchcraft ILoveSIA does, but these shoes don't stink. I then spent all day walking the boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ and wore these bad boys bare feet on a hot day. When I got home I took them off and braced myself for the worst. Nothing! I took the courage to do the smell test and they passed with flying colors. This alone is enough to recommend them. In addition, they are comfortable, and the lower treads have good traction. Take her!