Usually buy the leather version but got these at a closeout price. Little concerned about the wear of the suede and if its as strong as the leather but the price was right. Will have to see if it was a good buy or if I will be buying again before the end of summer. Wear them all the time in the summer usually wearing them out by September, just in time for boot season. Very comfortable sandal with the soft footbed, only way I buy them.