no, i'm not kidding. i wear these in the winter sometimes. LOVE these shoes!! bought my first pair last year as i wanted something very comfy and that would dry quickly for our trip to Hawaii. took a couple good walks to break them in but i have worn the first pair out and this bronze pair is my replacement. :) i don't recommend for you if you have a wide foot. the bands do NOT stretch and i don't see how going a size up would help because then the shoe is too long. (that is what the manufacturer recommends) i have a very narrow foot. easy to clean. i don't think the white styles would look very nice for long but i wear mine everywhere so i always get the darker colors. :)