I really like these Soludos. I've bought many identical pairs over the years and I swear by them. I usually buy an extra pair when my current pair wears out, which often happens when you wear them in very wet conditions. Then they harden a bit. But I think they recently raised the price from about $40 to $75 and at that price they're about to lose my business, but it's still worth it. I doubt if I'll keep buying at $75 a piece.