REALLY REEKED FOR WEEKS AFTER I GOT THE PAIR. EVEN MORE SOFT AND CUSHY THAN MY OTHER CROCS. THE DOWN SIDE IS I FEEL INSECURE IN THEM BECUASE THE EDGES ARE NOT VERY FIRM.AS A RESULT I WEAR THEM AROUND THE HOUSE WHEN IT THINK OF THEM. CUTE, BUT WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN.