We live in the UP of Michigan where sandy beaches are hard to find. These were amazing to have for rock hounding the beaches and water of Lake Superior and walking in slimy creeks. Totally made the adventuring worth it. I saw similar shoes at a local outlet with brand names for 3x the price. All about shopping local - but with 6 pairs of feet to cover, I have to be able to afford it and still get the same benefits. These made it work!