Considering that a pair of slippers can cost more than $10 at the ABC store, these water shoes were a great value and surprising quality. They only lasted me a week, but that's probably because I wore them all every day, including on pavement and a half day hike over lava rocks. So if you wear them only around a beach they should last much, much longer.

the fit was good for my foot. In spite of my extended wear, i didn't have any issues with rubbing or tightness. They are very lightweight, and while it lasted the cushion from the soles and liner was very soft and comfortable. the laces are not really laces that  you tie, but rather a single elastic loop that helps snug the shoe around the ankle. the loop also makes it easy to secure to or hang from a pack or bag.

the only defect i found was that the liner / insole detached under heavy use, bunched up and wouldn't stay put after that. However,  when i weigh that against what I put the shoes through, I'm not surprised or disappointed.