I searched for weeks for the Fi-2 as I have had them for 5+ years and since the tread is getting low, decided to get another pair.

The price over the past 5 years has gone to a high of $90.00 and a low of $45.00. I paid $29.00 for my old pair which was a discount of

approximately 50% at the time.

I have been watching for a color that is brown, green, or black but so far the higher prices prevail so I have to wait.

The sandal fits ok, it is easy to clean, it can be adjusted, and  I can climb and prune trees wearing this sandal. I can also walk the river and

hike the trails.

However, I find the double to triple price in the past 5 years untenable. The cost of living-COLA-reported by the Federal Government is much lower

than the price increase. I will wait until the middle of the winter to find another pair at a more reasonable price.

I believe the retail market has stuck it to the consumer market with this sandal especially during these deep recessionary times and for some more

like a depression times coming out of the excesses of the Housing Bubble. I have heard that the spider rubber-trade mark name-is better than the

Fi-2 but I would have to see it in real scientific tests to believe it.