I purchased these for postpartum use. Its more expensive, but parts and support appear to be available in the event there is an issue. Money out the window. I feel like some of the frustration people are having is due to misunderstanding the tech, which is a shame. Please Skechers, make 1/2 sizes for the larger feet! Its a nice looking shoe but the Groove was better. Its odorless, but I got past the weirdness of that, and the results have been life-affirming: Im rash-free, and no less clean and presentable. Very dissappointed. Broken already [.