These. are. GREAT! They are a little bigger than expected (I ordered a half-size bigger than I would order something I'd wear sockless, like a flat.), but I figured if I was wearing thick socks for the cold weather that I'd need the space. Even with socks, they are slightly large, but not so large I can't wear them comfortably. I wore them in icy weather and in rain and cold, and they've held up. I took them on a vacation to Italy and walked over 10 miles in them on uneven streets, and I woke up with ZERO foot/knee/back soreness the next day, whereas when I usually wear sneakers under similar conditions, I have those issues. They look really stylish and weigh almost nothing, so they're easy to pack. I get lots of compliments when I wear them, and I'm considering buying a second pair!