If you have purchased Sperry Top Siders in years gone by, you were very happy with the quality and fit right out the box.  The quality has gone down, but the price has not. If you do not know any better, then Sperry is probably very happy that you are in the dark. This will probably be the last pair I buy from them. They look good, but are narrow and need to be broken in with socks or your ankles will pay the price. These are not vented on the sides like previous ones, but have an embossing on the side to make its look like they do. These shoes are probably worth $50-$60, but not the price they are selling for.  Dunham Captain deck shoes are a better bang for your buck. Overall, I am disappointed in the downward spiral of quality and features that Sperry now offers.