I don't typically buy synthetic shoes, but I took a gamble on these. These shoes held up great for the first month I had them. They are very comfortable and a great summer sandal to wear to work when you need to walk 10 minutes to and from the subway. After two months of normal use, the shoes are falling apart at the soles and are no longer usable. I wish these were made better, guess I'm searching for another pair of comfy flat sandals to finish out the summer....