As many others have said, the wooden sole is surprisingly comfortable. I usually wear a 6.5 and got a 7 since half sizes aren't available. They're a little looser than most of my shoes, so I would say they run true to size. Luckily, they aren't so loose that they're flopping around while I walk. I wore these to an outdoor mall without fully breaking them in, but had no discomfort despite a couple of hours of walking.

I noticed some earlier reviewers said the shoes looked like they had been worn previously. The rubber on the bottom of mine was a little rough/ peely in some spots when the shoes arrived, but not dirty. I think this is just how they look from manufacturing.

While these shoes seem generally well-constructed, only time will tell. My only complaint is that the leather strap is more on the thin, floppy side than the stiff side. I'm hoping this won't mean that they fall apart, tear, or get worn out quickly!