I can walk much farther, longer and cooler than regular shoes and socks. My feet sweat and with shoes/socks on a hot day I would be uncomfortable after an hour. These crocks are very airy and allow my feet to breathe. I walked with these in Europe everyday for weeks and my feet felt great. The shoe has a thick soft sole and cushions each step. Much more comfortable than a flip-flop. I remove the strap (my preference) They now have much more style and color choices. I have 3 pairs. Something funny happened... I now have little "Suntan Spots" on my feet where the holes are on the crocks. Hope you like them as much as I do...