I bought them to replace the ones I finally wore out. I love them, can hike in them or wear around house. They are perfect for me and I wear orthopedic shoes normally because I had a food surgery that failed and a deformed foot. Perfect shoes!!!Sandals. Whatever. If i can hike in them, I call them shoes, plastic or not. They are the best. I bought first pair in Australia when had to hike and didn't have right shoes. Then wore them on a really long hike I didn't think I could handle and I made it!<br />I should get a job with the company because I love them so much. But alas, don't know where they are located.