text: I was disappointed in the Jaden. I love New Balance athletic shoes so I had high hopes that these would be excellent as well. Not so much. They felt flimsy, with very little underfoot cushioning/shock absorption. The arch was practically non-existent. There are so many more comfortable and better quality flip flops out there. The Clark's Wave.Coast, and Reef Slap and  Fanning come to mind. I returned these - I'd rather spend a little more for a whole lot more. Or a lot less for not much less. $30 isn't a fortune, but these weren't worth it.