I ordered a pair of these shoes in my normal size and had to order a size up as they seem to be about a size smaller and slightly narrower than other similar shoes I've also ordered have. IF you receive them in your normal shoe size, you can only wear them bare/bare socks. The insoles can also be removed if you need to put in a better quality insole. The soles look like they have good grip but they feel a bit plasticky to me. The upper is made of canvas and feels durable. 3 stars.