| − | I got these to substitute some ancient Nike AquaSocks, which they no longer make, and I nevertheless hold in extremely high regard. I ordered the white ones with red/blue, and obtained real compliments in the pool. I genuinely like these, but there is one problem which prevents a Five-star rating, and that is the in-pool traction.My young kids take swim lessons, and that pool is no problem for me. Nevertheless, my in-law's pool is PebbleTec, and that surface tends to tear with the bottom of my feet, specially my significant toe from pushing off the wall/floor. So I was seeking for something stylish and protective. Upon employing them nonetheless, they were very slippery in the pool around the PebbleTec (not certain if you will find variations of this kind of surface, but in two distinct pools I knowledgeable the slipperiness).The sole is similar to a cross-training model - a number of substantial channels in the flexible factors, as well as many pads that constitute the speak to surface. It can be this spot that causes the issue. Not like, say, Sperry Top-siders, which have thin but deep grooves in the sole for traction, this shoe has extremely minute ridges - virtually as seeking at a relief map of a mountainous area. These tiny grooves and ridges aren't deep enough, and when combined with water, slip fairly a bit on PebbleTec. Most noticeable was standing in the wall, which has a curved bottom for the floor - I was locating my feet gently sliding out from beneath me. On top of that, I had trouble walking across without the need of the appearance of moon-walking. I should clarify that the grip around the concrete deck (slightly textured) was excellent - each wet and dry. The slipperiness was restricted to in-pool on PebbleTec.To fix the challenge, since I such as the rest with the shoe, I'm likely to try out to experiment by scoring modest (but deeper) grooves in to the sole near the ball with the foot with an X-acto knife to view if it helps.Positives:- Very stylish- Snug still at ease fit that seemed true-to-size (Men's twelve)- fairly sturdy and seemingly well-constructed (therefore far)- toe spot similar to athletic shoes with multi-layer rubber covering the toe box- extremely very good grip around the concrete deck, each wet and dry conditions- multi-layer mesh is quick-draining and dries quickly- rear finger-loop sturdy and sturdy- real heel-counter like athletic shoes protect against the slipping with the foot within the shoe- when swimming, snug fit helps reduce ""scuba flipper"" impact that some water shoes have - hydro-dynamic, possibly? The rounded toe best helps.- despite the fact that they are more high-priced than other brands, I feel they are very good worth for dollars, as lesser shoes are some mesh, elastic and rubber glued together - this has real seams and visible functional stitching - outstanding development.- could put on this around town as a summer time shoe, even though there is not much padding (not it is intent). Nevertheless, since I use these in the pool, I only put them on in the pool spot and put on other shoes for the parking lot.Negatives:- the aforementioned PebbleTec grip issue- there's no removable insole - it is stitched right for the upper and bonded for the sole, which extends over the stitching. Given that the sole has no drainage holes, even though the uppers dry promptly (mesh), the insole stays a bit damp longer, as water cannot escape this ""bowl"" impact.- the finger-pull loop may possibly be slightly as well extended, which means you feel it brush against your Achilles tendon on event, which can be distracting (nitpicking)I hugely advocate these, and may possibly update the evaluation the moment I've an opportunity to try out my x-acto knife fix to cut back the slipping. If you are not organizing on employing these in a PebbleTec pool, they should operate wonderfully. from http://cheapnikeshoessalee.weebly.com/
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