Well... I never had a pair of Crocs before. Somebody told me they used to be softer. I like the Crocs a lot. They are a tad wide but I expected that. They are my new go to shoes this Summer. I have a size 15 foot. I was just amazed that I could get them in a size-15 for $30. I bought my daughter a pair and they were $10 more for the same basic style. .. Go figure? Glad I got them. They will be a great Summer/house shoes for me. Flip flops are not made for guys with a size 15 foot. These crocs have got to be the next best thing to flip flops..... maybe better.