I bought the black version about 10 times, generally the same in size and quality (once too small, once too big), but this last purchase of this color was a complete waste: the build quality is excellent and the shoes look very good good but the insole wasn't even glued on and ran 1 full size smaller (at least #9 when I ordered #10 and the tag said #10). When sized correctly, these shoes are the most comfortable thing in the world, but I wouldn't call them water shoes as they absorb too much water and easily come off when machine washed. More sports shoes, ideal for boxing and wrestling. I'll buy it again just because it's so comfortable and I love the understated style so much.