My husband is vegan and I have always had a hard time finding shoes that are comfortable and last for him. In the past a lot of the vegan shoes made feet sweat and smell. These do not. They are hardy (I am reviewing after a couple of months of daily use) and comfortable. The sole looks like it will last longer than the upper. After two months of use they hardly have a mark on them. I would purchase this shoe again and had no problem translating the size. It was always worn with sock and did not cause blistering on the foot or heel.