These shoes are very comfortable, and offer better arch support than most slip-ons, but I expected them to be made of sturdier material; they seem a little flimsy and I doubt they will last more than one season. Considering the construction and material, they cost about twice what they ought to, but that's okay since someone else gets a free pair. (Just know that you, the customer, are paying for that and it's not coming out of Tom's pocket.) It would also be nice if Tom's offered a vegan shoe (these have a leather insole), since they are mostly for tree-hugger types anyway. Buy them; just lower your expectations a tad.