I absolutely adore these shoes--especially in this color--I've gotten compliments on them every time I wear them. The shoes fall between a flat and a sneaker in style and comfort. The soles are cushiony and soft--perfect for days of walking around. I wear a 10W usually and these fit very well. The shoe occasionally feels snug across the widest part of my foot but I expect this material will stretch. I find them most comfortable without socks but I think they'd work with socks just as well. Some reviews mentioned the back piece cutting into their ankle, that hasn't been an issue for me so far. The soles are so light in color that they are prone to attracting dirt but nothing that can't be easily wiped off if you're committed. I was worried about debris getting stuck between the slats in the sole but so far it hasn't been an issue. I like these so much I bought them in two colors!