I read many of these reviews - and took a chance by ordering two (2) of these - 1 size smaller than I would normally wear (based on the reviews).  They fit well with no obvious material flaws ... though I have ordered some extra long boot laces to replace the drawstrings (also based upon previous reviews).  I am very happy, as these are just like the Bike brand that I previously owned.  Update 22 Nov:  The drawstrings are indeed garbage - cut in half and sewn in the back - not tied together.  Cut these out and fish a heavy bootlace through there and they work fine.