They look like they will fall off but they are very secure. Do not bet your life on this kit . First of all I did not slip going down a dusty dirt road! 00) and when he tried them on he said they were a 10 on a scale of 1-10 in comfort. Its a shame, really, that venerable brands go the way of cheap materials, but its the way of the world. Im sure these are nicer than those, but I question if they are $37+ nicer. It holds quite a bit of mail, as well as some other odds and ends that never seem to have a home. Im sure I will be RE ORDERING soon. the part that holds your foot down. After 2 years, the front rubber tab is finally starting to pull away slightly on my left shoe.