I bought a pair of these sandals 5 years ago. I wear them all summer long,every day. I am hard on shoes and I have even gotten them wet several times and they are still in great shape, surprisingly. I purchased another pair last year for a backup pair. They are still in the box waiting for my first pair to fall apart. They are also one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn and they do not slip off at all because of the elastic.