When my son was younger, I purchased a mic for less than $100. They grip well and cope with getting wet in showers or the sea -a quick rinse afterwards and they dry out fairly quickly -I?ve used them on boats as well as you feel confident you won?t slip and no problem if you?re feet get wet in themVery pleased with their performance would recommend They fit great and feel so stable. They are beautiful though. And, they give you an extra buckle for each belt in case they deteriorate. I havent worn them very much because, in my opinion, the straps are a little looser, and the soles are a little wide. But it?s super tempting! I ordered my normal size as the write up said they were true to size but they are too small. Local Heroes is another fine example of the short graphic fiction that Kurt Busiek writes so well. price.