I wasn't sure about paying this much for simple boat shoes.  But I have to say, these are worth every penny.  First, I love the way they look. They have the classic Adidas sneaker look with many colors to pick from.  I got a pair in lime green.  Second, it's also nice to put on a pair of shoes with no socks and not have the feet smell.  The holes at the bottom of the soles cool the feet.  Every time you take a step, you can feel the air pushing into the shoes to cool your feet. Third, it's super light and fast to dry.

The only think I didn't like was the mesh material under the foot.  It's a little rough and takes time to get used to it.  You definitely don't want to run in these as you may get a blister.  I assume you may put an inner sole if you want to use it for running or long distance hiking.  However, they are great walking and boating shoes.  I'll be looking at getting a second pair in bright blue.

Lastly, I suggest getting a half size smaller than your normal sneaker size since you will be using these mainly without socks.