these are the 2nd pair of these new-fangled skechers i own. the 1st pair look like regular sneakers, but were so darned comfy, i wore them to work every day, hoping my bosses wouldn't notice. so i decided to buy a pair for work. they're not cheap or pretty, but they do what they're designed to do & for once the advertising isn't a lie. i really love them, i just wish they weren't so darned ugly. don't get me wrong, i wear them proudly, but they are ugly. the 1st pair i bought were strictly for walking & going to the gym, so i bought them a half size larger to accomodate socks. these i bought in my regular size & they fit well, but i still wear thin socks. they do seem to stretch just a little bit, so if you get a chance, go to a store & try on a pair - if you can find them, they've been selling out pretty quick from what i'm told (& i don't work for the company). most people don't think of skechers when they think of 'performance' shoes, but they got this one right. my suggestion: pay the money & buy the shoes, you won't regret it.