Being a bargain shopper, I was spending more than I wanted to for 'water shoes' but less than I could have had I bought a nice pair of Keen's or something similar.

I needed these for a cruise and a trip to Dunns River Falls in Jamaica.  Trying to pack light, I planned to use these for running on the ship as well.  I was worried they might stretch out or not work with and without socks.

These shoes were perfect! They worked for running, climbing the falls, traveling on the airplane, with and without socks.  They seemed a little loose and I was concerned I should have gotten a half size smaller, but they never stretched out so I was very satisfied with them.