I grew up either going barefooted or wearing flip flops, so I was skeptical about these. I have had plantar fasciitis for a year and a half and these are the first shoes I found that don't hurt. I bought a pair of light green first because they were cheaper than other colors and they stain very easily, so I bought a dark blue or purple pair to wear in public. I really enjoy these shoes and wear them as slippers or to go out to feed my cats and chickens. They are easy to wash off when I get bits of grass or other stuff on them, but I wish they didn't stain so badly. I still give them five stars because at this point, comfort beats the staining hands down.