They're comfortable and cheap, but I almost slipped on a cruise ship with some water and my daughter was in my arms. I've almost slipped on other occasions too. It never occurred to me that anyone else would slip in those spots and I feel like I wouldn't slip if I was wearing every other pair of shoes I have (tennis shoes, heels, etc.). I can't confirm they don't walk well on the water but I suspect they do based on my experience. A fall I suffered could be very hard on me and my daughter. You have a profile, but I think the profile may be poorly designed. Decide for yourself whether to take risks or not. I probably won't try to return them as I can't be 100% sure they're shoes, but I'm worried that I'll put them on and forget to be careful, resulting in a serious head injury or broken bone . My feet really started to come out of me when I wear them and I had no problem wearing other shoes at all. To stay updated!