CAMEL Men's Hiking Sandals Waterproof Breathable Sandals Closed Toe Water Sandals Beach Shoes

I'm not sure exactly what the makers of this product were going for. As a sandal they are much too heavy, as a shoe they provide almost no protection for your feet.. The velcro fasteners at the heel work well and secure the shoe, but beyond that everything else is a combination of odd cutouts and faux closure loops that serve no real purpose. The sole is thick and flexible as is the insole so walking in them is fluid and comfortable, but the slip cord fasteners on top do absolutely nothing. And unless you're going to be using them in a wet environment, truthfully the cutouts in the uppers serve no purpose either. Honestly, I prefer my standard sandals to these for comfort. I gave this product 4 stars because they are relatively comfortable and might even be suitable for outdoor social gatherings this spring and summer. I doubt the material will survive prolonged exposure to damp or wet conditions though as they appear to be mostly glued together. They are quirky and I like that, but for hiking a more substantial shoe would be a far better choice. Plus, they aren't consistent in size or construction. While the right is comfortable and fits well, the left squeezes my little toe uncomfortably. These are supposed to be the equivalent of US size 11 but they're closer to a smallish 10.5 in reality.