I love these sneakers for water aerobics.  My notes are:  cut the laces which will untie and are too long. The lock provided is sufficient to hold in place.  I am a true 9.5 med.   when I first put these on with bare feet, my big toe scimed the end of the shoe and I was concerned they were too short.  In a normal sneaker they would be too short, but wearing these in the pool, they stretched sufficiently so it was not a problem at all.  Before I began wearing these for aerobics, my knees would hurt.  These removed that issue!  I recommend.  I purchased the black and white and I have received  complements.