I got these in red in a 10M. They are a bit shorter (and less toe-box room) than most athletic shoes I buy in this size; you might have to size up if you are between sizes or your feet swell a lot. After seeing the same shoe on other sites, I was worried that it was going to be a bright, "fun" red, but it is more of a muted rusty red (classy) as shown here on Amazon; maybe a bit darker in person than the well-lit picture. They really are water and stain resistant. The style is trim and low profile, which makes them look neater/less chunky. My feet look smaller in these than many brands.
I have a low volume foot (skinny, small boned, long and slightly narrow) with a moderately high arch and find it difficult to find stiffer hiking-type shoes in a style that does not slip excessively behind my heel. These seem to run a little narrow, which is good for me, and do allow slight slipping in the back with regular athletic socks, but I can just get by in them with wool or light hiking socks. This really takes up space in the toes, though, making them quite snug.
It does not strike me as a serious day-hiker, but more of a light dirt-path/countryside or wet-weather shoe. I plan to use it for a trip to the UK and am pleasantly surprised at how little they weigh--just under 1 lb. 10oz. Great for keeping a carry-on under the weight limit.
If you have a medium to high arch, you'll want to replace the insole with a more supportive one. I use these Spenco Full-length arch cushions; they are inexpensive and work very well: http://www.amazon.com/Spenco-Cushion-Length-Insoles-M10-11-5/dp/B000KPMGYI/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1359509829&sr=8-38&keywords=insoles Spenco has others with varying types of cushion and levels of support and I find this style as supportive as those popular green Superfeet but with better cushioning. I have to use aftermarket insoles in all of my shoes as I've gotten to the point where the front ball of my left foot HURTs without proper arch support. Clarks' stock insole is decent and has a little extra padding right where I need it, but without my Spenco insoles, I feel like my feet are pronating inward noticeably in these, and that is not usually a problem I have with any shoes out of the box. They are perfect with the Spenco insole, though.
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I bought these shoes on Amazon because of the amazing price. They are attractive shoes, but the first time wearing them, they hurt my feet. I love their look and they are waterproof and well made. They are true to size, but I would recommend breaking them in (wearing them for a short time for a few days). I really did a lot of walking in them for the first time and my feet were uncomfortable by the end of the day.
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I got them in red. They're slightly orange. Much cuter in person. Comfy, but took some time to break in. My feet always get wet with my other sneakers. These have kept them dry so far. I haven't tried them out in a Seattle winter or spring yet.
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Love it. I am on my feet all day. No more heel/ foot pain. Worth the money ( cheaper than the stores)
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This was my first time ordering shoes online and I was a little apprehensive about it because I have difficulty finding shoes to fit me correctly. I have pretty narrow, long feet and need plenty of support. I read the other reviews that said these shoes are narrow to begin with, so I ordered the 10M. The shoes fit wonderfully. The are the perfect fit for my narrow feet, but I also have plenty of toe room. If you have wide feet, I would not get the medium width. The length seems right on in terms of size. There is quite a bit of support in the heels and toes, but not so much in the arches.
I bought the "pale blue" which look almost grey, something I was hoping for. I was afraid they would be more of a "baby blue," but thankfully are not. I think they are very cute looking, especially compared to other waterproof shoes on the market which look too masculine for me. I really like the dark material added to the toes, heels, and tongue, as well as the white stitching.
My only concerns about the shoes are that they are very stiff and they are really hot. I have been wearing them around the house before going on my trip so I can break them in. I would not wear them for a long walk/hike right out of the box. I believe they are so hot because of the waterproof feature. I'm sure there is no way to allow them to "breath" and be waterproof at the same time.
The only reason I didn't give these 5 stars is because of the stiffness. I wish I could give it 4.5 stars.
I have not tested the waterproof capabilities yet and will update my review when I have tested it.
