Honestly, for the price you pay, they are ok at best (even though I realize $35 is pretty cheap). The Glue that holds most of the shoe together is not very strong and things start falling apart pretty fast. Not to mention the soles are pretty soft which means that they wont last very long if worn often on concrete. I do however love the look of the shoe and they fit quite well.  All in all, if your looking for a shoe to wear once in a while to fit a particular outfit, these would work great. If you are looking for a boat shoe to sport all summer long, Id go with a Sperry Top-Sider or an Original Penguin because even though they are a little more pricy, they will last you much longer than these will.