Got a black pair of these. Came with a smell that I sometimes find come with Chinese products. Aired them out and have worn them on many hikes and they still smell. Can't wear them to events where I will be sitting and talking with people. To me the smell is almost a urine smell. I forget I have them on and think one of my dogs had an accident. I like the shoes because they are the only ones I have found I don't need orthotics. I haven't noticed other complaints about the smell so maybe I just got a bad pair. If I order again and they arrive with a smell, they will immediately be returned because that smell will not leave.