This is the second pair from the company that I buy, I saw many reviews, many opinions, and it's just as they say: the shoe looks and is very high quality, it's for walking, it's very light even though it looks bulky. In every aspect, it delivers what it promises, very good shock absorption whether you're walking fast or at a normal pace. It goes on very easily thanks to the fast laces, and overall the upper part seems durable against wear over time, depending on where and how much you walk, etc. I wear 42 ½ in Nike and Adidas, and I got 42 ½ in this as well