These swim shoes are lightweight, easy to pack and PERFECT in the sand, sea or pool. Solid soles allow you to walk on pebbles with ease. They do not burst even in strong surf. Bright colors never fade. After prolonged use for several years, the pads no longer stay in place when walking and swimming and need to be adjusted, and even after drying in the sun, they have developed an odor. So I just replaced them with a new pair.