Great alternative to sandals. I wear them without socks, and they provide coverage from the sun and more sole support than sandals. Have even used them on bike rides.

These shoes are narrow. And the top is really low on the top of your foot kind of more like a woman's shoe would fit. That is a good thing if you are a woman, but I am a guy and that looks weird on my foot. I agree with what the other two people said about the water repellent not working when dipped in water and not even drying fast. And the traction being really good wet or dry. They are way too ugly for everyday shoes, but they are definitely not water shoes. So other than the traction I do not really like them at all.

This shoe is awesome. The material itself is water resistant, but obviously if you submerge them you are going to get water in them. Personally, I didn't expect them to keep my feet dry underwater, apparently some people did. Anyhow, the biggest selling point for me was the style. They look like regular shoes. Most water shoes are absolutely hideous. I have received many compliments on these. I found them to be very comfortable and do exactly what a water shoe should. They drain and dry quickly and designed specifically for water use. At first, slipping in and out was tough, but the broke in after a few times in the water and it's no problem after that. Basically, they are like a water sock which you slip on, but with laces to cinch them down and styling to disguise them as regular shoes. Unfortunately, I lost one camping, but I just reordered a new pair. I won't lose them again.

Cool looking shoe. Not waterproof. More like splash proof. If water gets in shoe it will stay wet.