These shoes are as cold as the blanket they look like! Almost perfect shoe to travel everywhere without socks. They fit perfectly on all sides, at least on my leg (p.11). I take them for a walk in the store around town, for a walk in the park, for light adventures! I wouldn't say they have a skateboard in it, but I ride my bike in it and hit the streets, not the trails. The canvas breathes, dries quickly and tolerates sea water well. Perfect shoes for 6 months in Oaxaca, Massachusetts!