I have trouble finding comfortable shoes, and for years have destroyed my feet with flat shoes (I have arched feet) that prefer aesthetics over comfort. I was naive in the sense that having trendy-looking shoes might make you look suave; however, I realize that comfort comes first. Luckily, these ECCO shoes are not only very comfortable, they look good too! They have inserts inside that can be replaced if one chooses to purchase better inserts for extra comfort (I love that option). I do wish the white soles were a darker color, but that's okay. I wear them everyday and they still look fresh and were comfortable from day one.And yes, get a smaller size than you normally wear. I have read before that ECCO shoes run larger. I usually ALWAYS wear size 11, but I purchased 10/10.5 (44) and they fit perfectly.As always, great fit and good quality comfortable shoes from Ecco. Amazon prices are always competitive, if not the best around. I did take a star away because Ecco quality, while still great, does not seem as good as it's been. One note - I love Ecco shoes because my feet tend to be on the narrow side and Ecco's fit me just right. The one thing I can't buy are slip on shoes, even Ecco's - I do need laces because of my narrow feet. I wear a 10.5 US size and the Ecco 44 always fit perfectly.Unlike other high-quality brands (like Geox, Clarks), I used to buy ECCO shoes one size larger.Perhaps it would fit good a one size smaller (the same size as Geox or Clarks shoes), but I feel comfortable and do not look for changes.These shoes made of nubuck, so you don't need shoe polish to keep the color fresh.White sole is quite soft and look stylish, however I have doubts if it has the same durability as firm polyurethane soles of other ECCO shoes.Because of rather soft soles these shoes seem to be very comfortable, however durability is questionable.I love Ecco shoes, but certain styles run narrow in the women's sizes. I ordered the men's version in hopes of finding a better fit. This is a well made shoe, but it runs big so I had to return them.Great shoes, very stylish, very comfortable. Just for the record, I have flat feet and maybe for us with this condition a better arch support would have been helpful to take longer walks.Love the shoes, already have a pair of the brown Irondale. My only problem with the black pair is the left shoe is putting a blister on my heel so I had to put on another pair on shoe. I love the style and I would definitely buy another pair.Very thin insoles for Ecco shoes. I purchased these to wear at the gym and while doing calf raises you can feel the metal platform.they look very nice, durable leather, but just not real comfortable for all day wearComfortable. Should have come with an extra pair of laces because the eyelets are rectangular and typical round ended laces won't fit.it's a good quality shoe but the inner sole is rather thin, the shoe deserves a better supporting cushioned inner sole.gorgeous trainers. light, firm, well built and very understated. perfectas describedGreat shoes, bought the same model in black too.Recomended