Mine are an older model, black with black stripes. I wear them with a no-show black wool sock for comfort. The inside of the shoe was too rough to wear without socks. There are big openings in the sole which make them nice and cool, but if you step in a puddle or muddy grass, water will soak your feet. The low vamp looks nice with capri length pants, shorts, and skirts. Very light and packable. I have read that they are good for amusement park days. Machine washable in a mesh bag, air dry.