SockwaG4 Minimal Shoes Navy W7/M6

When I received an email to rate these shoes, it had a series of boxes to check like how well do they fit, how comfortable etc. Last was, do these shoes have good arch support? I got a good laugh on that one. That's why I bought them. Next best thing to barefoot. People stare at them and then me. Occasionally, someone will ask me about them and I'll explain about nature did a good engineering job on the foot if not the knee. Best I can tell, arch support in shoes was and continues as a marketing device. Same with conventional mattresses.I hit balls at the golf range in them and they grip even when the grass is wet. I got use to wearing sandles in the winter. With socks when it got really cold. These shoes wouldn't be good in snow but most years it doesn't snow here. I bought some thin socks- don't were them but probably will in the winter. Cold rain will probably be more than I can deal with.A little baking soda sprinkled in them eats the odor.These are my first minimalist shoes, but not my last. They're available in more conventional-looking uppers. Even dress shoes. I won't spring for those because I'm retired. I find myself going to more funerals, but only every couple of months or so. But in all other aspects of my life, it's minimalist footwear of one form or another.

Was very comfortable on a raft trip, but seemed just a little short.

I say these shoes are a bit small, but they are stretchy. Takes a little getting used to. Looking for a minimalist shoe for my problem feet. I think these will work out fine once my foot problems are under control.

Very good shoe for the water... snug fit but not too tight

I like the design but the sizing is absurd. My foot is a true mens 8-1/2 but I often order a 9 as many shoes are sized small. I ordered a Men's 9 Women's 10 and it was so small I could only keep it on my foot for a few seconds. My wife wears a women's size 7 so I tried it on her, and this women's size 10 fit her perfectly. Fortunately I will not have to go through the hassle of returning as she is going to wear them. That means they are 3 sizes to small. I would like to have a pair that fits me but I will never order these again