I used a pair of Havaianas for about 6 years and they were extremely comfortable and durable. They were a little different from this one though : the strap was not slim. With this slim strap , the flip-flops are a little bit on the tight side.  I thought they might get a little more comfortable after a while but I have been using them for 2 months now and the strap is still too tight and if I wear them for couple of hours or so, they usually leave the strap mark on top of my feet. While I was able to wear my  previous Havaianas  for more than 2 hours, I cannot do the same with these ones.<br /><br />That is said, I am using these shoes when in the house as house slippers and/or if and when I got beach/ lakeside. Hence, they do the work. As a brand, I like Havaianas and I think I will get another pair not necessarily this model but with one with a more elastic strap.<br /><br />EDIT: Strap just broke and not because of overuse. I wear - used to wear- these at home most of the time and suddenly the strap just broke. I still like this brand but I think perhaps this specific model is not as study as other ones.