These slides are very stylish, made of quality lightweight materials, and contours to the shape of your feet.  Unless of course you're like me and have flat feet.  The arches stick me in the ball of my feet all day and feel quite uncomfortable after just a few minutes of wear.  I would probably die if I had to wear these at the beach all day.  Every other slide or flip flop I've tried was flat.  Why couldn't they just leave well enough alone and make them flat like they're supposed to be?  Since they are so light, and hug your feet so well, I guess they would be nice for all you normal people out there, but if you have flat feet like me, STAY AWAY!!!!  Your feet will thank you.

*********** 2 Year Update**********

I kept wearing them, and my flat feet eventually flattened out the shoe.  Now they're quite comfortable, and they're still holding up after 2 years with no cracks, so I upgraded my rating from 2 to 3 stars.

*********** 5 Year Update**********
These have now become my favorite flip flops.  Well actually, they're my only flip flops.  I've worn them every summer in the house, and when I've gone to the beach and water parks (around 3 to 5 times during the summer) for the past 5 years, and they're still holding up. I'll probably get another pair if these ever die. I guess that means I'll be upgrading my rating from 3 stars to 4.