Summertime, especially where I live, is prone to sudden downpours of rain. I have had these for about 2 weeks and while the stitching seems secure it is a little challenging to walk because they don?t wear like typical flip flops and you have to squeeze your toes when going up the stairs so they don?t slide off. But, Ive worn them a lot since buying them, and now theyre very comfortable, even when Im out for longer walks. Finished like a piece of furniture. If youve read all the online reviews as I did, I cant encourage you more strongly to skip these and move to the next option on your list. I was lucky! Easily folds flat, height adjustable, and includes an adapter for different types of cranks. The volume can only be controlled when connected to your phone or tablet. 4 stars only because its so. Die Birkenstockweite ist "schmal", der Schuh fällt aber normal weit aus.