Chose to spend the big price tag hoping to get a value for my money.  Didn't happen.  Single injection mold process with very soft foam rubber, deep cushion arch, and rocker heel make for an initial fine feel.  BUT, considering the production process and materials involved it is hard to imagine how a sandal could be made more cheaply.  When linked to the very short life these sandals have given me with very ordinary non-abusive use I feel I have been had.  Come on other sandal manufacturers put these guys out of business with a similar product at a third to half the price so we can afford to replace them regularly, still make a good profit and say good by to these opportunists.