Prior to trying these shoes I have been disappointed in various other water shoes. Unlike previous shoes these are comfortable to walk in, held up well, and perform as hoped. I used these shoes to hike a dirt trail that led to some natural water areas with rocks and roots along the way. The short hike was about 1.5 miles one way. The shoes held up perfectly and remained comfortable. They also drain water very nicely. These shoes are also very easy to clean with no trouble getting the insoles back in the shoe after cleaning.