I bought my first pair of dudes from a small shoe shop in Padstow, Cornwall in 2012. They were slightly more than my usual holiday purchase but the assistant said that it was worth it as they were as hard wearing as they were comfortable. That was 4 years and several hundred miles of walking ago and I'm delighted to say that the assistant wasn't wrong. My dudes are essential weekend and holiday wear, they are practical and more comfortable than any other form of beach or casual foot wear I own. They look good with shorts and jeans and are so light that you can take ten pairs and still not register anything on the pre flight weigh in. If they get a bit whiffy, simply bung them in the washing machine and watch how the robust design ensures that you get a reinvigorated pair of stench free dudes that dry out within a couple of hours. I would not hesitate recommending dudes to any one as they are by far the best ever casual shoes I have bought and are excellent value for money. To prove I'm not just blowing smoke, I have just invested in several more pairs of dudes which I expect to last me another 4 years.