The Naturalizer name is a trusted one with my generation.  My, how things have changed.  I wore these yesterday for the first time on a typical in-and-out April showers day.  They absorbed water like a sponge from the sisal looking soles and sides and my feet were soaked.  I was miserable!  Naturalizer needs to take these off the market and I would sure like a refund.  Hope Amazon employees read these reviews.  I have NEVER had a problem with anything bought here before.