I bought these shoes for the sole purpose of using them to take my dog outside. I was tired of slipping on my good shoes, only to discover that my dog perfectly placed a couple of turds right in the path that I take to hook her up. These are so easy to just slip on and off, and if I do happen to step on a turd, the turd easily hoses right off!! Also, I must add that being that they are so light weight, it makes it easier for me to jump out of the way at ninja speed if I see that I am about to step on a turd. I am sure these shoes have many other great uses, but for what I use them for.. pure awesome