Although I find myself acting more like the elderly per my growing collection of "as seen on tv" gimmicks, buying rubbers is a no-brainer for anyone who wears shoes. These have saved my shoes from ruin in the rain and the snow. They protect them from the salt and they easily wash clean. They arrived in brand-new condition and work very well. If you're going to buy rubbers, spring for these, because your shoes are worth it! They do look a little Frankenstein Monsterish, but it's a protective statement, not a fashion statement.