I absolutely LOVE these shoes! I'll probably wear them in the winter also; they so comfy!.  I really like the velcro because it makes putting them so easy and a major plus is I'm not getting callouses anymore. I deal with sciatica pain which radiates down my right leg to my foot and as soon as I slip these on, I feel almost 100% better. I have the beige and black pair and will be getting the teak color later. I can't say enough about these shoes! I've worn the same kind for over 10 year and they kept coming apart on the heels.  I'm so glad I gave these a try!