I have been living in Sloggers clogs (with the heel strap) pretty much every day for a few years now (I am a nurse and have a big garden.) They were great in the garden as far as washability, but the venting holes let in dew and sometimes mud. I didn't go for the backless clogs without holes because I really prefer something hooked over my heel. I'm glad they created these. I was in mud and wet grass all morning yesterday and didn't even have to think about it. They were comfy and my feet didn't get hot. You can't really see in the picture, but they have these handy little tabs sticking out from the back of the sole to help you step out of them.  My only tiny criticismm is that my garden is very rocky and occastionally my foot tipped over a rock and slipped out, so the back half could be a little stiffer. Other than that, I love them and I'm very glad I bought them.