This is the classic boat shoe. My last pair lasted for many years and it's nice to see that the new pair has even better construction and materials. The leather seems to have been upgraded with some extra stitching where the old ones failed eventually. Sizing is correct and the sole has the necessary anti-skid properties. If you plan on wearing these with athletic (thick) socks and you don't mind looking funny while wearing shorts, you may want to bump up by half a size. Don't forget to take a close look at the color - some of them have the classic white sole while others have a darker brown sole. Choose depending upon the look you want.