text: Great shoe for the summer, but ultimately not a great shoe overall. These were worn lightly and sparingly, both with and without socks. In my experience, the external materials are pretty cheap and have deteriorated quickly in less than 6 months. Wearing them without socks while breaking them in was a horrible idea for me because it led right into blisters and bleeding on my Achilles. They're a little better once they get broken in a bit, but I still will only wear them with low socks now that cover that area. You get what you pay for but they're not a terrible alternative to more expensive all white summer shoes.