I wanted to move to a lighter weight shoe for my 3-4 mile daily walk. These really support the arch, which is important to me after a bout of plantar fasciitis. They are snug, and even with ordering a half size larger than my regular shoes, which I always do with athletic shoes anyway, but I can only wear a thin sock with these. But the snug is good for people who need plenty of arch support. They wash off easily, which I need since I go trekking through fields pretty often, or throw in the washer,use cold water, then let air dry next to the heat/AC vent. And the price is right. I'm going to order another pair to have an extra pair to keep in my car. I have the Vibram five fingers, but I'm too old for that look, except at home on the treadmill, and they don't give me enough protection from the small sharp rocks that litter on our country roads where I walk.