These are nice gardening clogs! They are sturdy and have a good substantial bottom. I do not wear socks in the summer and usually just slip my clogs on barefoot to go out- but if I wanted to wear a sock with them I would only be able to wear thin socks, not thick ones, as I mentioned this is not an issue with me. I ordered a size 8 which is my usual size and the length is perfect. The toe box is roomy, my heel fits just right. The upper's opening fits snugly- but is not constricting at all- and I have an average arch. You need them to fit well so you don't walk out of them. The innersole is a plus. They make this clog so very comfortable. Other styles that I have had did not have such a nice inner sole nor were they washable. This really cushions the clog beautifully. So, in all, these are comfortable, fit correctly and seem sturdy enough to withstand all of the small rocks that are on my property.