I have worn these for some time, and love them. While I am historically a flip-flop kind of guy, these are my definite choice when around the house. I truly wish I could wear them when out and about. Some specifics, and lessons:

~ I wear size 9.5 EEE (i.e. WIDE feet). I purchased the 9, and they were the right size. The soles are not made for wide feet, but if your arch is standard, the width shouldn't overlap. I did NOT wear with socks, as I would have needed the next size up. So, indeed...they are narrow, but not un-wearable.
~ Smell of the shoe was not an issue.
~ I would not recommend wearing these outside for any length of time. The last pair I purchased was initially for home only, but once I began wearing out for errands, the soles wore-through within 2 weeks of daily use.
~ Since they were inexpensive, I decided to wash them to see if they would hold up. I laundered them on the delicate cycle of the washer, and the air dry of the dryer. Lesson learned. Won't do this again. They did not dry properly, nor did they hold up through the tumult.

So...well worth the money, and will be a regular wear for me. BUT...I won't wear them outside, nor will I wash them. I might try the rubber-soled pair for outdoor use.  Permalink