This is my 4th pair for this line.  They are a lot softer than the ones I purchased several years ago but they are more comfortable.  The original Ohana's where of better materials and this one seems a bit more cost cutting manufacturing.  None-the-less, the price for this was way below the competitors prices as it went on sale of $15 below the original post in my cart so I jumped on it.  I needed a good looking black Olukai that I can use when I play with my son in any water activity as well as when I wash my car and not worry about staining or a need to have it dry off.  The company is great as well as I had an issue with a previous pair I purchased and they replaced it quickly as I went directly to Olukai to explain the situation.  It was a size issue and stretch issue which they made provisions to make me a satisfied customer.  I would buy once again but I now have 8 pairs of both this material and the leather options.  Amazon is always great to work with and always 100% customer satisfied.