People who wear Sketchers are either old or young. I missed this memo or I don't care. I'm in my early 20s and walk my dogs outside on the lawn a lot, and I needed something with more protection than running shoes. That fits the bill. It has a rugged look and is as water resistant as any other shoe that claims to be waterproof/durable. 1 star deduction for the laces. Why do shoe manufacturers insist on extra long laces? Pretty annoying. Otherwise worth buying!