I got these boots for Xmas after wanting a pair FOREVER! I hardly take them off now. Unless I'm hitting the gym, running long distance, or going to work (boss would frown that they wouldn't match my suit), I'm wearing these boots. I don't use them in my martial arts (still go barefoot thanks), but they are great for everything else. Just FYI, I wear a size 10 1/2 shoe and got a size 10. They fit great, but took about a week of constant wearing to get them stretched out. Made the toes a little sore that first week, but I was expecting that and they are a perfect fit now!