I think I would wear chaco shoes everywhere, all day long, every day of the year.  I just can't find the color I need for work.  I wear these flip flops in the winter around the house.  When my feet/back/knees start to hurt...I put these on. I have converted my whole family to chacos. My husband has bad knees and ankles and has to wear orthotics in all of his shoes, these are the only sandals that he can wear without orthotics that don't bother his knees and ankles.  Both my parents had plantar fasciitis, within 24 hours of wearing chaco sandals they were able to get out of bed in the morning without significant stretching and pain.  I could go on and on about how great this brand is but I'll stop there.  I'm not sure about their new shoe lines but all of their sandals are amazing!