I live in Japan, where the rainy season brings many puddles and I wanted these shoes to wear in the rainy season. Sadly, the rain comes in from the vents around the toes. I have 3 other pair of Crocs that I really like. I also bought a pair of clogs with a heel and no vents that solved my problem. Because of the heel straps on my other Crocs they're slippery  for driving. These boat shoes work great for driving because of the full heel. The ties are also nice for snugging the fit. (Reducing slippage from gas to brake). Before I bought my first pair last year I thought Crocs were kind of a dumb idea. Now, I think anybody who doesn't have a pair is kind of ... As a teacher it's my policy to NOT give perfect scores for anything, because everything (especially me) can be improved, but I'd like to give these 4 Stars.