I was wanting some Sambas for travel, but just couldnt picture myself with white sneakers and trousers going into a restaurant in Europe. These are a great alternative, stylish but subtle and a more comfortable travel shoe for me, since I only ever take one pair of shoes. My only concern with these shoes is that the tongue seems a tad long and I think it could end up irritating the ankle/lower leg on long days. Guess time will tell.