I was able to spend 2011, two months in Brazil and bought at the beginning of my time there a couple Havaianas. With flip-flops I could never do something sooner, sure as toilet articles in public baths, but to work? After weeks and months of almost daily wearing the shoes, of course, a bit worn, but the material also does not smell like cheap Chinese imitations, still makes a solid impression. In Brazil Havaianas ANY or softer, but not poorer Ipanema wearing. EVERYONE. On any occasion. Even for that price here who likes is good and the three to five times the price in Brazil, these shoes are a worthwhile purchase. At this moment I'm wearing a pair!