I get my first pair of these about 5 year ago as a gift from my sister . I put they on and know that this be the one . I be always in a pair of flip flop i hate shoe . I have never have a pair and have never buy a pair that fit as good as these do . my first pair break about a year ago . so they last a good 4 year and i be very active in my flip flop so to I 4 year be about 3 year more than any other pair of flip flop have ever last I . I just cant say enough good thing about these . when i see someone else in they i always make the a comment to they about how great they be and have never herd anything bad about they back . I be so glad to see they be still make and sell . so i just order a new pair and cant wait till they come in . I live in Okinawa Japan and its Flip flop season every day of the year here . if you buy these you will not be disappoint unless you live in the north pole and cant wear they !