text: I have been wearing watershoes of varying types for 35 years, mostly windsurfing but also SUP and outrigger paddling.<br />Most are either ugly or flimsy or both.  These are great for what I wanted for SUP and outrigger paddling. The soles are very thick with great cushioning and arch support for my elderly feet. Uppers are lightweight and surprisingly attractive.<br />They do not have the rear tightener ball that so many have that makes them unusable in an outrigger canoe or surfski.<br />When windsurfing in warmer water, especially in hawaii, I like good protection for the sole of my feet plus good traction and these work perfectly....so far.<br />They are expensive to me as you can find similar much, much cheaper but these are nice looking, do not have the rear ball, and seem sturdy (only time will tell).<br />If they fall apart with minimal use I will amend my rating and review in the future but so far so good!