I really like dark blue shoes, especially when they look casual or formal. They have a certain uniqueness, especially when the material is different from leather, like this one. It has a breathable material that is very similar to these breathable sneakers but this one has a more business casual look which I really like. I'm 5ft 11" and wear a US11. I ordered that. The shoes I received are marked 42. I don't know EU and US men's sizes but I googled EU42! somewhere between 9 and 9.5 and US11 = 44. Needless to say the ones I received were too small for me. very bad. I really like the design, the color and the sole.