FIrst off, it's worth noting that this isn't the shoe in the verbal description. It's the (rare, as far as I know) winter version of the Crocs Weld, with a lined fabric upper, not an "air mesh" one, and a composite sole better described in page for the slip-on version of this shoe. The main part of the sole is made of high-traction rubber, which makes it a little stiffer than the usual Croslite, but beefier, more non-slip, and probably more durable. I bought these for a trip to Hawai'i, and though they may be a bit warmer than anticipated, they'll also be more suitable for moderate hiking.

There were three very negative reviews, posted within a few weeks, blasting the shoe's comfort. Well, yes, the edge of the tongue is stiff to start with, but within 30 minutes of walking, it softened up. No problem now. And maybe I'm just lucky, but I had no rub places or anything of the sort. I wouldn't wear these without socks, but then, there are a lot of shoes I wouldn't wear sockless. (This was, after all, designed to be a cool-weather shoe.) And the idea that these are very stiff is just silly.

Oh yeah...overpriced at retail, but what Crocs aren't?

So...comfortable. Less likely to slip on wet surfaces. Pretty good looking. I'd like more arch support, so I would give it four-and-a-half stars if I could. But - partly to make up for misstatements in other reviews - I'll go for five.