I'm a big fan of New Balance athletic shoes and have bought all types of them over the last few years - running shoes, basketball shoes, sneakers etc. These SM720 water shoes have something special for me as I've never had a sport before had never heard of "water shoes". They have what I like most about New Balance: a very comfortable fit without the tightness I get from most other brands. The SM720 itself has a mesh construction making it a perfect summer shoe for hot days and clearly not intended for colder weather. And the sole is non-slip, and the "water shoe" aspect is its utility on the deck or by the pool. The style and color are very appealing to my eye: dynamic enough to be trendy, but without the stylistic frills of layers of colour, patterns and competing textures that I've seen on many other brands. The best summer sports shoes I could find!