Dreamcity Women's Water Shoes - Quick-Dry Aqua Socks for Beach, Pool, Yoga & Running | Lightweight Athletic Walking Shoes with Non-Slip Sole | Perfect for Swimming, Surfing and Outdoor Activities

Exercising in a cement pool is tough on the bottom of my feet. I exercise an hour everyday as part of my physical therapy at my local gym in a chlorinated pool. Over the last month, I had been looking for a pair of water shoes to replace my previous pair (BodyGlove) whose Velcro closures had become worn leaving the shoes to slip off my feet when in the pool and the rubber sides showed signs of cracking and pulling away.The replacement pair had to be equal to or better than the previous pair which lasted me 9 months before the shoe had broken down and no longer wearable. My budget was $25. And, I prefer swim shoes that come in basic colors such as black, navy blue, grey or similar shades.In my search in the Amazon Store, I found Dreamcity water shoes. I ordered the equivalent of an 8.5 women's shoe size and found that the fit was somewhat snugger than my previous pair which I had purchased at a well known quality sport shop. Dreamcity uses stretchable laces that permanently loop across the top of the shoe. I simply slipped my foot into the opening. I found that the snugness and fit made my exercising much easier as I didn't have to stop and re-Velcro my shoes when in the pool. The only odd feeling was the slight coarseness against my feet by the mesh material of which the top of the shoe is made. The rough feeling, however, dissipated over a few days.The rubber sole does an excellent job of keeping my feet from slipping in and around the pool area (I use the shoes for water exercise only and not for general walking about town). The shoes are easily rinsed and dry very quickly as advertised. I have had the shoes for about a month and am very pleased with the oxford shoe look; black color; pricing; and, especially performance. I plan to purchase another pair. Delivery was quick and arrived a day early. Packaging was a plastic envelop and arrived in good condition.I gave a four-star rating because the shoes have not yet passed the 9-month comparison test to my previous water shoes and the issues of closure and