These shoes are a very odd color. They look just short of black indoors. When I asked my 25 yr old son what color they were , he was silent (and didn't come up with blue !) I stepped out on my sunny front porch and definetly saw blue.  They are comfortable as I expect Clarks to be.  I wear heavier sox so Im considering exchanging them for larger or wider if I keep them- I do wish they were a blue to go with my denims that Im in most of the time.  Color may be a deal breaker