I wanted a pair of flip flops that were solid like this so I could wear them in the shower at my gym, and around the pool there. The flip flops and sandals I have for beach wear did not work because they absorbed and held too much water, so I left puddles across the locker room with every step. These were the perfect solution I thought. Unfortunately the toe piece killed my toes. I wore them in my apartment and thought that maybe it was because I didn't have much room to take multiple full steps, so I wore them to take the trash out. They hurt so bad that I actually took them off and walked barefoot rather than continue wearing them. I have worn a lot of flip flops and sandals that go between my toes, so I don't think it's me, because I've never had this problem before. Thankfully I was able to wash them up and send them back.