text: Great design by Sperry.  More companies should look into smart ways to remove water from shoes.  It definitely isn't considered, but it makes a big deal for shoes like this.  I'm always in and out of the water so these are great.  I removed one star because there is a bit of roughness on the back that has caused some heel irritation. I removed one star because there is a bit of roughness on the back that has caused some heel irritation.