I wanted to like these so bad. Ill be the first to admit that I have odd feet. I am also considered flat footed and depending on what I wear, without orthotics, my feet can collapse inward a little. More so than when I am even barefoot which is actually an okay way for me to walk aside from the stresses of a deep sandy beach. I am not impressed with the sole. It's quite hard. More than I'd like them to be. The outside portion of the sole pushes the outside of my foot up a little, which accentuates the collapse of my inner foot, even with the sandals inner arch. I can be bare foot and it feels better than walking in these sandals. I also was not happy feeling the cords on my feet. I read a review talking of them as if this was not a problem, but they can be apparently for some. Not comfortable to feel but also not painful for me either. They will also hold sand more aggressively against your skin in wet conditions. The one thing they seem to have going for them is durability. However if I need a tighter water shoe that I seldom use. Ill stick with 20 dollar ones that actually feel better on my feet to walk in than these. I fully get I am at odds with most of the reviewers. But if some people suffer from a similar foot structure, then you may find this review useful.<br /><br /> It's funny how people mock Crocs like a fad much shorter lived than a mullet hair cut. Crocs are by far the most comfortable sandal I have ever worn. Sure the downfall of them slipping off if you sink in mud or wet sand is a negative. Yet they also wash free quickly of sand being pressed in and grinding into your foot which infuriates me. But overall they are the best for the majority of the ways I use them. And they feel far more comfortable and relaxing to walk in. It's funny that Crocs get so teased yet hold 4.5 to 5 star ratings. By the thousands. They are the Phil Collins Genesis of sandals.<br /><br />I'd look forward to a slightly different design with these Uneeks. Perhaps targeting the many people with my particular issues. But companies care more about what works for the majority since it's what will make them more successful. Oh well. I will be returning these and getting Croc Yukons. Which have an adjustable strap which will probably help with the slip offs during river kayaking.