Living in South Florida and in heavy downpours much of the year, one needs synthetic sandals impervious to water damage and such.
The Crocs line is almost perfect, save for the high price and the leather toe-divider which may eventually come undone or break off.
The previous pair of Crocs sandals I had, lasted over two years and eventually the bottom wore off like a bald tire and I fell many times on rain slick pavement.
I like the Baja Realtree sandals a lot. Get yourself a pair! You will not regret it!