Great walking/hiking shoes, once broken in. Very airy and light-weight. They do run a bit large. I ordered 9.5's, my normal size, and they seemed to have a bit of extra space up front with low cut sport socks, so I doubled the socks and that did the trick. I think 9's would be too small, as these shoes hug the contours of your feet (which took some getting used to), and I'm afraid a smaller size could cause discomfort. Overall, well-constructed and great for my daily 6 mile hike.