Ive been buying these shoes for 50 years , I was rockin these when The Beach Boys were really happening. The sole is thinner than it was . Sizing is on the small side , buy a half size up from your normal size . My advice is try on about 3 or 4 pair of the same size , sizing terribly inconsistent . WOW ! My Weejuns have been with me for some legendary parties . For you  Prepsters  out there , make your memories . Ive danced the old Weejuns , back in the day , from Palm Beach to football games at Notre Dame , and getting really loud for Bama in Tuscaloosa . May you be so lucky to have as much fun .