Slight differences between these and other models in terms of wear, softness, felt on bottom, etc..  still love them,
599075
Keep in mind these are the only sandals from Rainbow that 50% of the bottom is felt as to reduct import costs from China under the 'slipper/house shoe' tax. This is similar to the cheeper pairs of Converse All Stars.  I have a few US made pairs of various Rainbows as well.  The felt wears off in a couple weeks of use. It is not really a big deal, but a little slick at first, keep in mind or use some light sandpaper to remove.  I also noted that these seem to be softer than my other pairs, and require a much shorter break in period. I am thinking this will also mean that they will wear out a little quicker, but I am okay with this as these are less expensive than the other pairs as well and names for a more comfortable fit out of the box.  Also although Rainbow says the soles are the same, the bottoms of these seem to be wearing faster than my other pairs. Again, i don't really mind that much as they are sandals, not running shoes.  Overall I am very happy with these and like them as a second set to wear on days I am not wearing the leather ones.  Got these as a 'beach' pair anyway.
4692912
Worth the higher price for the best comfort and durability. You may think they are all the same... try them and you will b a convert. So soft if feels wrong at first.
3598030
The 559 is nice and roomy through the thighs, which, despite having what I would call pretty standard-bordering-on-skinny-ish thighs, is something I find a problem with with some other Levi's styles. These are definitely "relaxed fit", very casual, so be sure that's what you want. I don't want to focus too much on the specifics of the style, because I think that depends mostly on trying on the jeans and checking out yourself in a mirror. So, I'm going to write about what I find helpful - does the wash of the jeans look like the picture? and what does the fabric feel like? (because if you've looked at Levi's before you know the denim ranges from pretty thin to very chunky). So, the wash in the picture is not exactly representative of what I received - the two pairs I got aren't as dark as the dark areas in the picture and the light areas aren't as light. So, overall, a little less contrast and a little lighter blue than the picture. They come off a little more Dad-ish than I had hoped, but not overly so (plus, I'm a Dad, so I guess the shoe fits). The denim is definitely one of the thinner variations I've seen on the 559. Personally, I prefer the thinner denim for the added flexibility/comfort, but, in my experience at least, the thinner denim wears out a bit quicker.  Overall, I think this is a nice wash, but I would have preferred something with slightly more contrast and the fabric suits my preference.
1901864
I have always LOVED Bob's and I tried these for the first time because the other style were out in my size.  The other style had a softer rubber bottom and maybe the reason they wear out quicker.  I like the way these look the same and feel on my feet but the bottom sole it a lot stronger and feel they will hold up longer then the other style~
4751049
The soft footbed style fits wide feet slightly differently than the harder bottom style. My feet are wide and chunkier and I've never had an issue with the other style and the way the straps fit, however these ones were a little snug when I first got them but have stretched and I no longer have any complaints.
3990518
After stealing my husbands white Cushees for years, I decided to get my own. They feel a somewhat more synthetic, less cotton-like and are a bit tight around the ankle. Otherwise, very soft and plush
2538734
They are a little stiff; that's my only complaint, but I don't wear them every day, so they are likely taking longer than usual to soften up. Other than that, I love these shoes. They are good quality and have a very soft, comfortable sole. They get quite a bit of attention. I love clothing with a bit of an attitude and wit. :)
1945404
Have worn similar models from this manufacturer in the past.  Still wear them after many years.  They are not fancy, but hold up.
3772855
I have had two of this brand and style for over a year.  They wash well, maintain shape, and are comfortable.  I like that they are lightly padded (no extra padding for enhancement), have a nice rounded shape, and there is no (or very little) show-thru. (34B)
2159135
somewhat small compared to other souhpole joggers of the same size, and not as thick of material.  Still love these but the quality is not on par with other southpole purchases i have made.  i do get lots of complements on them though, and lots of people asking me what the ^$#@ im wearing because these are such odd looking pants, but thats why they are great.
1321370
I don't like these quite as much as the Key Brand I usually wear, but they are still very good and much less expensive.  And the sizing seems a little more accurate than Key brand.  I can squeeze into size 38 jeans, 40 are more comfortable if I keep them up with suspenders.  In Dickies a 42 fits just fine.  In Key I need a 44 which makes me feel a bit stout.  I like the stone washed denim for it's softness.  I expect these may not last quite as long as the "hard" denim ones, but at 77 I am opting for comfort.  Just fine for everyday wear working in the shop and yard.
3921294
I've owned the Forever pair, with the brown bottom. I like these so much better.
Pros:
- silver color make it more dressy (I don't wear heels)
- cushioned foot pad, not hard
- easy to clean
- durable (when you scuff the toe on the ground it doesn't look horrible later)
Cons:
- no arch support (I didn't expect one anyways)
- foamy foot pad, don't let your animals chew on them
4938466
I have 3 pairs of these. The first two black pairs are soft and perfect. The everglade pair has a sheen to it and the fabric is not as soft. Wish they would have replicated the fabric/feel of the black ones but possibly a lighter color requires different fabric to remain opaque. I have already wore these and like them and they would get full five stars if I wasn't already familiar with the brand to compare.
2301293
I have last year's model in grey, and just bought a pair of this year's in copper mountain. I would but an extra pair of grey if it were still available because I never want to live without those boots again! A few notes on both models:

Last years: These are NOT WINTER BOOTS, at least not in Chicago, where I live. While they keep snow out, they get pretty chilly in deep snow, as the lining is not very thick, and the sole is thin as well.
This years: The leather on the new boots seems thicker, and the boot feels more substantial overall. They are still not heavily lined, and would require very thick socks, but they feel heartier.

The new model is a little higher than last year's, but the description on amazon is wrong: These are NOT KNEE HIGH boots. I do wish they had not added an extra bit, as I am a shorty and the old model hit just right, but these hit on my upper calf, nowhere near the knee.

These are 100% WATERPROOF rain boots. I have worn my old pair through minor floods, walking through 5" puddles multiple times and my feet stayed completely dry! The liner and zipper are miraculous.

The finish is not smooth, they have that "brushed, distressed" look, which I like, but it does mean that they show wear and marks. Copper mountain color is not as "copper" as it looks on the site. I expected it to have a copper-tinge, but they are quite dark and the contrasting color on the back is extremely dark, almost a deep cocoa. They are still gorgeous, and I am glad I didn't order the espresso instead, as I was worried these might be too light and orange for my wardrobe.

The buttons do get scuffed, and I have had one fall off. Merrell will send you a packet of replacements for free, and will reimburse up to $20 to have them installed. I have been able to replace mine with superglue and some needle nose pliers with no problem. It's a pain, but worth it for the cuteness of the style. This year's model has removed the buttons on the inside of the boot, which were the ones that suffered most, so the new boots should fare better.

These also don't provide much support for those of us with high arches, but I find them very comfortable without insoles nonetheless.
3380682
Seem to still be well made, though not as well finished as an earlier model 300 I have.
Would still recommend.
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306999
I love the black ones because they seem to be a bit bigger than the others and seem to stay put and not lose shape. I have a white one too but it is a bit thin but nothing that cant be fixed by doubling up. Black is my favorite though. I have 4 and they are just more my style.
3439255
I had a pair of these I bought about 4 years ago and the new version does not seem to be made quite as well. They are feeling better than when I got them, but not perfect like the others.