THESE SANDALS ARE VERY COMFORTABLE IN AND OUT OF THE WATER. THE VELCRO CLOSURES HELP GIVE A CORRECT FIT. I LIKE THEM MUCH BETTER THAN REGULAR WATER SHOES BECAUSE WITH THE SANDALS THE SAND COMES IN AND GOES BACK OUT VERY EASILY. NOT LIKE WATER SHOES WHERE THE SAND GOES IN AND STAYS THERE UNTIL YOU REMOVE THE SHOES AND CLEAN THEM OUT. THE SANDALS DRY VERY QUICKLY.  THEY ARE STYLISH AND I HAVE WORN THEM OUT TO A CASUAL DINNER.