I wouldn't buy them again for a number of reasons. First, because they were clearly setbacks. There was a very pale (but large) stain on one of the shoes, like someone had spilled water on it, and then dusty dirt got on the water and left a stain. I usually only return them for that reason, but since I just wanted to put my shoes on quickly to get in and out of the garden where they would get dirty anyway, I could live with that. and chose the right size. I usually wear shoes that are 11 1/2 or