I was looking for a pair of hiking sandals/water shoes. Without seeing any of the options in person, I took a swing for the Northsides. These shoes are great for bargain shoppers. At a flat cost of $30, who cares if they are on sale?! However, they look like $30 shoes, if you know what I mean. Not exactly the best quality material on the market. I would have kept the pair that I bought, but they were too small. I wear a size 6.5 in street shoes and 7 in running shoes, and the size 7 still had my toes touching the end of the toe box. Since there were no half sizes, I didn't try a larger pair. I like them, but i didn't love them enough to worry about replacing them. I am trying a pair of Keens instead.