I bought these shoes for my husband but he ended up exchanging them for half a size larger than his usual size. We bought these for a trip to Italy where we would be walking around outdoors, including some hiking in wet weather. My husband said they were very comfortable, more so than a pair of trail running shoes he owns. Since they are waterproof, they don't breathe all that well and so foot odor is a problem if worn all day. Luckily the soles are washable and dry quickly.