When we visited Martha's Vineyard fishing a few years ago, our charter captain wore a pair of these watches and was won over by them. So I bought a pair at a tackle shop and have since bought a few more pairs. They last forever, don't smell and are very comfortable on and off the boat. I bought a few for friends and boyfriend they loved them. Trust me on that. You won't feel so tired after a day on the water if you choose these shoes for the west.