I wear sandal 12 month out the year , and up until now I have worn  Columbia Men 's Tango Thong  the Tangos only shortcome be that it be a not a good sandal when it get wet , due to the fabric insole . so I decide to try something different with a rubber insole , like these . my review will compare the two . size : I wear a 10.5 in most everything , and a size 11 be a perfect fit . I have a semus wide foot that the Tango 's suit well and the Santa Cruz 's be slightly narrower sandal . Edge to the Tango Style : of course very subjective , but I give the edge to the Santa Cruz . the boat shoe like style be too my liking . comfort : this be a major category for I . im in sandal almost every day year round . from walk all day in they to fishing in they , Im just a sandal guy . the only time I wear shoe be at work . the Tango have a cushier insole and more arch support then the Santa Cruz . the Tango 's strap be also slightly more comfortable . the initial break-in of the Santa Cruz 's lead to irritated skin along the strap . the Tango 's strap be of a softer material , while the Santa Cruz be tougher . walk extended period of time they be about the same , my foot never get fatigue in either . Durability\/Functionality : one of the main reason I get away from the Tango 's be the poor wet performance due to its fabric insole . it would become water log and mushy to walk in . it also be harder to clean for the same reason . the Santa Cruz , with it be rubber insole , do not have this problem , yet still be comfortable and supportive . second reason for move away from the Tango 's be that both pair I have the thing portion of the strap pull out the sole . not the whole thing , just the fabric overlay . they still function but look silly . the sole of the Tango be thicker , hence would keep you foot dry when step in puddle and such , almost like a sole of a trail shoe . the Santa Cruz be not as thick and its tread be not near as aggressive for release mud\/debris . overall , if I do not need a sandal that could perform while wet , I would of stay with the Tango 's . however , the Santa Cruz offer similar comfort with increase functionality , but have it be drawback as well .