I was looking for a new pair of running shoes when I found this. I bought them mainly for use when I go to a water park, or somewhere I know I will be getting wet. Keeps your feet cool, they stay clean and give good grip. If you happen to walk in gravel you will be taking these off to empty out the gravel, seems like a gravel magnet trapping small pebbles inside the shoes. Not really much cushion, but do protect your feet from sharp object and getting a stubbed toe. Overall I am happy with them, but feel I paid too much $50.