I have found Skechers to be all over the place in sizing. Normally wear 8.5-9; need the 9 sometimes for R foot only; this pair was not exception; needed to size up to a 9. As other reviewers have stated; the black looks like plastic....it kind of does, but I think it looks ok. Toe box doesn't have enough room; but I find that in most shoes/sneakers.  These have an extremely cushy bottom right in the middle; it feels great! Nice construction; solid; they don't look like they will fall apart any time soon! I have had them on for a few hours; and they are creasing at the tops on the outside top near the toes. They look like they have tiny air vents on the sides and tops; but I think in the summer they may be hot inside!  Overall I would recommend these on the comfort alone! ...and the price; price was excellent; I may have sent back for the lack of toe box room on the right...but figure I can get shoe stretchers if need be...