I bought it for a trip to Maui. I used them for a week hiking in the rainforest and in the sea. Overall they worked great and I was very pleased to have them with me during my trip, but I did encounter a few minor issues. They were actually slightly larger than expected. I usually wear a 9.5, ordered a 9 and it was a little loose, not as tight as I would have liked. I think 8 might be too small but who knows? After pulling them out of the water they were fine, but as soon as they got wet they obviously stretched and after using them all day they formed a blister on my pinky finger. Another problem was that due to the sole design, small stones could get stuck in them very easily and could sometimes be felt when walking. So it was annoying. In general, I was glad that they were with me and did their job, but they were not smooth. I haven't washed them yet so I don't know if they will hold up.