Ironically, I was hoping for something less substantial - flimsier. I got these to wear at rest stops as part of a cycling tour. These are basically just flip-flops with a cut across the middle to make them somewhat easier to fold. The straps are too stiff and get in the way of this and even folded each sandal fills one of my cycling jersey pockets. Frankly, regular flip flops would have worked just as well.