This is the second pair of these shoes I've bought. The first was like putting on expensive sneakers - light, comfortable. I completely wore them out in 17 months, so I bought them again without hesitation. For some reason they just aren't that comfortable. They are snug on the arch of my foot closest to my toes. When I put it on, faux lace often gets under my tongue and has to be fished out (didn't notice it the first few times, it was just uncomfortable). They are not easy to put on. Eventually "they will come in", we'll see. Even though they are waterproof, they look good.