Firstly, I don't understand any of the reviews about the inside being rough, getting small or not drying in a reasonable time. I've had them since February 2018. I do 1.5 hours of water aerobics 5 days a week. I have NO complaints yet. When I get home from the gym I put them on the stairs and the next morning they are ALWAYS dry. I'm not sure what other people's expectations are. They drain well and feel very light in the water due to the drainage in the sole. I never "washed" them and didn't notice any bad smell. I'm as 8D as you can get and they fit like a glove. Not big and not small. They are very comfortable in the water and walk comfortably on land. I'm waiting for them to go on sale this winter and I'll probably buy at least one if not two more pairs. In general I love them.