We received these yesterday.  Bought them for my husband since his old pair cracked through on the soles.  He tried them on today and said he really likes them.  He thought they were a little loose, but says that is how he likes them.

They seem to be made well.  If something changes I'll update.

With things like boots, you generally go up a half size or a whole size to allow for thicker socks, or layering your socks.