I returned them because I no longer buy Chinese goods (where possible) due to ongoing government human rights abuses (including genocide and forced labor/re-education camps, intellectual property theft, etc. etc.). Fair enough about the rating of the shoe itself, I give it 4 stars. It fits well and appears to be a good product. I've read in several other reviews that the durability isn't great, hence only 4 stars. If Topo ever stops making products in China, I would like to reconsider.