As other reviewers have noted, the shoe runs a bit small.  I bought 1/2 size larger than I normally wear and the shoes are perfectly snug and comfortable.  They aren't as round on the bottom as the other shape up shoes I've seen, which is a good thing.  These feel more stable to me and will be good for working out.  I have the purple ones and they look very much like kid shoes, so they will be used for home workouts.  Overall, for the price, they're good shoes.