-and, bare bones, i needed a water proof shoe for sloshing in the rain.  but they fell apart quickly, felt like "naked foot" in cold climates, had no support (five finger shoes have more cushion), no arch, and the sole had enough resistance to impact my strut (a cross between wearing swimming fins and ski boots).  I wouldn't buy these again.  I wouldn't recommend them to friends, and i would overall discourage the purchase of these- unless, of course, you are just looking for a low cost layer between you and the elements for a short-period-little-slow movement stint.  also- the "buckles" are decorative- or they must be, because they do not adjust anything.  oh, good if you have larger than average leg calf or if you like to wear wide bottom pants tucked into a boot!  if you have chicken legs-remember the buckles are decorative!