The second one, I was not able to remove, and now need to pay for a repair. I almost gave this a three-star review because of the lack of comfort, but the other aspects are good enough that I went ahead with four. I cant wait to take them out. Really love the minimalist look. Very, very happy with this pair! The rubber material is a little bit loose. I came across the Crocs Huarache Wedge Sandal. This was great quality. It?s been a hassle too. The thing I love most about these is their thick durable sole.