I have wanted a pair of these for a really long time, and finally decided to just buy them. I don't usually buy shoes without trying them on, but figured I could risk it. I bought my regular size (I have no intention of wearing socks with them), and they fit perfectly! They are so comfortable and cool, I love them! I wore them to our local lake to give them a good workout over Memorial Day Weekend. I went hiking through thick brush, and walking along the beach. They felt very secure and protected my feet well. I even stuck my feet in the lake to see how they reacted! When they dried, you couldn't even tell they had ever been wet! I'm getting another pair!