I just wanted to find shoes with rubber soles that I can use to walk to the workshop, post office, etc. in case it rains or snows and I don't get on my feet wet, dirty or cold, without laces, the disturb or make dressing difficult. They are perfect for that. The only negative I can say at the moment is that the packaging folds down the back of the shoe's heel tabs. I hate when they fold at your feet and you have to pull them out. I hope after using them they don't do it again.