"I am slowly changing all of my shoes over to Skechers because they have proven to help me lose weight and, for the first time in my life, lose my belly fat! These sandals are great although a little snug in the upper straps, but I'm breaking them in by wearing them with socks around the house and that seems to be working. My Skechers Shape-Ups have lasted about a year and a half already with no signs of wear and tear, even though I wear them ALOT. Well worth the money and now I'm hoping these new sandals last just as long."