I wanted a crocodile-like closed shoe that could get wet. This is a great alternative to Crocs, they are way cooler in my opinion. I use it as shower shoes, the only small minus is that there is no drainage hole. At Crocs, the water flows through holes in the floor just above the shower. You don't have this and water collects inside. You need to tip and drain your leg. They are slightly larger than life size.