The idea of paying so much money for flip-flops was nauseating at first, but the pain from my plantar fasciitis overcame my aversion to the high price of these and I'm definitely not sorry for that now. These are now my go-to shoes. Whenever I can wear them, I do because they are so comfortable and have helped my foot pain tremendously. I'm going to be very upset when it gets too cold outside to wear these.