I took them for a test walk on a flat trail without socks.  Although they seemed comfortable at first,  I got a huge blister from that easy walk.  You can't wear these without socks.  Also,  the soles may seem supportive,  but they actually hurt my feet.  I returned them immediately and went with Teva churns.  I couldn't be happier.  I don't need to wear socks with those either.  I'm sure these might work better with socks,  but for my adventures I found the tevas to be more satisfactory.