These are my new favorite shoes. My feet are so happy hiking around with the thinner sole. It was either these or Vibrams and I picked these because I think they are cuter. I have gotten a lot of compliments on these. They are very light. The thin material keeps my feet cool but probably won't be a good thing in the winter. Also, if sand getting in your shoes when walking around in sandy areas happens to be a pet peeve of yours, these shoes aren't for you. It took me a few days to break them in and they made my heels kind of sore at first. I have found these to be most comfortable without socks. I am always a 7.5 in every shoe. I got a 7.5 in these and they fit perfectly without socks and a little snug with socks.