It would be a case of "you get what you pay for" and wed all move on with our lives. They are light weight, literally feel like I have nothing on my feet while I?m wearing them. These shoes look nice, but are not very comfortable or supportive to the foot. First off, it is a huge, heavy intimidating piece of glass and plastic. Ill own these for the rest of my life, Im sure! The new slippers are very reassuring. They feel good quality. Very comfortable and well made very happy with product I took a chance on these buds after seeing so many mixed reviews of other units in the same price range. As I said, the perfect summer wedge sandals :)