I had bought the original Columbia Men's Slate Slides about 10 years ago, and even though they are somewhat worn I still wear them just about every day. I live in Florida. The quality of these originals is absolutely outstanding, and is why I decided to purchase these new ones. From the moment I took these new ones out of the box I could tell these were a cheap 'knock-off'. When I put them on the toe area was way too large and there's no way to adjust them. These were about $20 more than I had paid for my originals too! I wish I had never purchased them!!! Sad to know that Columbia would put out such a cheap new product after they had made such wonderful Slate Slides in the past.