I would have never imagined myself buying a pair of Crocs, because I think that most of the designs look really nerdy, but these are definitely different. I was looking at water shoes for working in the yard, something that I wouldn't worry about my feet getting wet when I was watering the garden. These are actually really comfortable, and I am wearing them out and about too. The only frustration with the design, is the same issue with most brands, where the toe area is too pointy - in this case it did affect where the strap goes across in that area of the foot. Thankfully they are secure, and have not slipped off; they fit snug enough that I have not had an issue of getting pebbles in between the sandal and my foot, which happens to me all the time with my Birkenstock's.