I buy these specifically for a 5-day canoe trip to the BWCA . they be my first pair of `` hike sandal '' . they perform spectacularly . they be comfortable and do not give I blister , despite the fact that I do not wear sock and have not take the time to properly condition my foot . I feel like I abuse they to a fair degree and they really hold up , as do my foot . I be not a keen fan before my trip , but I be now .