I love these shoes! They remind me of the much more expensive ($85) Bed Stu high tops I wear. Super comfortable. I usually sit a little tighter than 9.5, but not in a bad way. I love the side zippers! They completely solve the problem of difficult to put on and take off high tops. I just leave them laced tight and use the zipper. The sole is thin but I like it that way. Soft and flexible. The combination of leather and canvas looks very stylish. My new favorite shoes!