We bought our first pair of Eddie's Reindeers for a trip to the beach. He wore them for two summers. He recently had foot surgery and needs comfortable shoes when he goes out. The original shoes were badly worn so we ordered new ones and they helped. These shoes are easy to clean. In the beginning I soak the insoles before I put them in the wash. Later I washed the inside of the sole on a gentle cycle and put it back on. Soles and insoles dry quickly and irregularly. The color does not fade and they do not shrink. We have male friends who ordered these shoes and love them.