I cannot stand having to wear socks, or thick shoes, in the summer for everyday footwear and these are a perfect alternative. I have this version of Sanuk in 6 different colors and a few in other styles and I love them all!!! They wear like sandals, hence the company's motto that they are sandals not shoes. The sole is very comfortable and you don't need to wear socks with them, unless you want to.  I would recommend keeping them generally dry though, I have found that once the sole gets wet, inside the Sanuk, like walking in the rain or stepping into water, they aren't as comfortable. also once they have been wet and when your feet start to sweat, they get slippery inside. Otherwise if your feet sweat, and they have been kept dry, they are comfortable. So, Keep them dry and they will last as long as you want them too!