text: ************UPDATE********************<br />As noted in my original review below, the soles immediately came off and I was so disappointed! I cleaned them very well (sand and old glue residue). I let them dry completely. I used Shoe Goo, Clear (available on Amazon for $6) and followed directions to reattach my insoles. I let them sit for months (it was the end of Fall). This last week, I dug them out and decided to give them a try. It was a week of my out-of-town relatives visiting, so the got used every day for hours on end, in fresh and salt water, thru deep sand,over rocks, and across parking lots. I abused them. They held up thru it all and I'm now in love with these shoes!! The only problem I had was on one shoe the little material that covers the sole has peeled a little by my toes, but that's no biggie at all...I'll probably just end up tearing it off.<br /><br />Why the manufacturer does not use water proof glue, I have no ideal. It seems like it would be a no-brainer to me...otherwise these would be 5 star shoes!!! smdh As it is, they will not earn any extra stars-2 is the best they will get from me. $12 for the shoes, $6 for the glue. I would have gladly paid $18 for these if they would have used the right glue in the beginning!<br /><br />Anyway, I'm sure you can find better shoes, but I am now in love with mine!<br /><br />PROS-<br /><br />They look great!<br /><br />They fit great! (I ordered size 9 B-I have wide width feet and vary between 8 1/2 wide and 9 wide depending on the shoe and these fit perfect.They are a little loose, but the little pull tab in the bag snugs them up perfectly.)<br /><br />They stayed on my feet perfectly when swimming in the ocean.<br /><br />They protected my feet from rocks/shells/etc and I had great traction with them.<br /><br />CONS-<br /><br />I got in the water and had to get right back out for something (3 minutes tops I was in the water). Immediately the insoles glue dissolved and the insole began bunching up. All day long I dealt with them bunching up and having to put them back in place. UGH.<br /><br />These five star shoes went to two stars because of this HUGE FLAW.<br /><br />The manufacture is completely aware these will be in the water, so why would they not use water proof glue?!!  Or better yet, just make the soles rubber thicker/more comfortable in order to eliminate the need for the soles at all??<br /><br />This is such a huge deal because they could be the best ever water shoes! I will not return these-I really like them. Instead, I will find my own water-proof glue and fix the manufacturers mistake. I'm leaning toward Shoe Goo (Supposedly waterproof, so if the shoe is immersed in water, the glue will not dissolve and release the insole. It is supposed to dry to a waterproof, flexible rubber, so it will repair waders and boots without breaking or cracking.) or Barge All Purpose Rubber Cement (Also supposedly waterproof, so that direct contact with water or excessive amounts of moisture will not cause insoles to become loose and it claims to be long-lasting.) ***Note-Some reviewers say that they have changed the formula and to stay away from the kind that is &#34;toluene free&#34; (that it's as bad as Elmer's brand) and to get the original formula in the yellow/red can-not the blue tube.<br /><br />I will try to remember to post an update as soon as I can do it and test it. If I haven't in a few weeks-comment/ask a question of me ;)ve star shoes went to two stars because of this HUGE FLAW.  The manufacture is completely aware these will be in the water, so why would they not use water proof glue?!!  Or better yet, just make the soles rubber thicker/more comfortable in order to eliminate the need for the soles at all??  This is such a huge deal because they could be the best ever water shoes! I will not return these-I really like them. Instead, I will find my own water-proof glue and fix the manufacturers mistake. I'm leaning toward Shoe Goo (Supposedly waterproof, so if the shoe is immersed in water, the glue will not dissolve and release the insole. It is supposed to dry to a waterproof, flexible rubber, so it will repair waders and boots without breaking or cracking.) or Barge All Purpose Rubber Cement (Also supposedly waterproof, so that direct contact with water or excessive amounts of moisture will not cause insoles to become loose and it claims to be long-lasting.) ***Note-Some reviewers say that they have changed the formula and to stay away from the kind that is &#34;toluene free&#34; (that it's as bad as Elmer's brand) and to get the original formula in the yellow/red can-not the blue tube.  I will try to remember to post an update as soon as I can do it and test it. If I haven't in a few weeks-comment/ask a question of me ;)