These shoes are surprisingly light on my feet. Great for me to wear indoor shoes that don't look like slippers but I can go outside in them. They appear to be waterproof, at least when walking on dewy grass. Maybe because they are "unisex"? they are slightly larger and roomier than usual, so they fit me best with socks. I prefer that to being too small every day! They're a bit of a mix between loafers and sneakers and I really like how they look with jeans. If you like durable yet lightweight shoes, you should love these sneakers.