I haven't even taken the packaging off these flip flops yet because I know how great they are.  Unless this pair does something different than the last pair, they'll be fine. (Hence the delay in submitting the review.) Because they work so well for me, this is roughly the fourth pair of this type of flip flop I have ordered over the past few years. They're very comfortable, and are great for quick on and off when I need to go outside. If by chance they get that sticky red Tennessee mud on the bottoms, I go to the slop sink in the laundry room and give the bottoms a wash. I try not to get the shiny satin material wet, because I don't think the wetness will do anything to improve the appearance or the comfort of this footwear.  And they are comfortable. The satin material is not just decorative, it even feels good on the top of your foot. When they're new, you can wear them with a nicer apparel for going places other than the beach.  A shiny new pedicure looks great with the shiny satin top of the flip flop. This is a good value for the price and I haven't really seen them anywhere but on Amazon.  I get a whole lot of mileage out of my flip flops, and I like knowing that I can get more of the same product if I want to replace them.