I do not love they as much as the previous very similar style I buy back in 2004 that fall apart , but they be just as comfortable . other than the texture change , there seem to have be a slight change to the insole as the rubber suction onto the bottom of my foot when the other one never do that - same size , same comfort , same feel otherwise . minor annoyance & I hope the adhesion stay better on this pair . I wish I have realize sooner that I could have have Birkenstock repair the other one - lesson learn . though I will always buy these again for they comfort , great traction , & wet versatile .