these sandal really protect the foot , and be great for hike especially through water . they have good support and be comfortable to wear all day long . rate this product 4 of 5 star because there be a defect on one of the sandal where the seam come undo by the inside of the right heel . this defect may have be a fluke , and I be sad to return such a comfortable pair of all terrain sandal . however , the company -lrb- island surf -rrb- smoothly accomodate my return at no cost .