I needed a good walking shoe for summer, for I get too hot in socks and sneakers and my flip flops aren't the best for walking or biking, so I got these. They were the only thing in my size, for I got them in mid July. I instantly regret it though. I couldn't stay in these shoes for 10 minutes without it getting slippery and sweaty on the soles. I tried those soles that you can stick in the shoe for people with foot problems, but it was very oddly shaped so that didn't work. it's OK for short term walking, but other than that, avoid these shoes