I love these shoes. I am retired and wear them all over the house. They are waterproof! This means I can walk around on a dewy morning without getting my feet wet. I wear them winter and summer for light (and sometimes heavy) gardening. This is the second pair I have and I've actually experienced them myself. They lasted about 2 1/2 years. I buy size 11 (M). The size chart is a bit confusing. I have narrow feet with a high arch. I'm not getting anything broad and that's about what it takes. It's big enough that I can easily put it on for a quick trip to the mailbox. I use a shoehorn when new, but after a few weeks I can put my foot in without if I need to. My only criticism is the "waffle" outsole. Mud usually gets into the sole so I follow it home but such is country life.