These shoes are awesome! I ordered the black and the tan colors. I am a size 9 in every single shoe manufacturer out there. Merrell, other Timberland shoes, New Balance, Rocket Dog, Steve Madden, Born, etc, etc, etc, always a size 9. I also tried these in a size 8.5 based on another review, but they were too small.The sole is glued on, it is not stitched on. The inside leather covered footbed does provide okay support and great cushioning for a flat. These look and feel like a great quality shoe. I wear my black ones more than I do the tan ones, and they've held up very well. I occasionally use a leather conditioner on them to keep them looking good. I am able to walk and stand comfortably in these all day after I had broken them in.My only complaint is that because they have a leather covered cushioned footbed both of my pairs make goofy noises while I walk.Great shoe for a great price! Not something you'll only get a couple seasons out of.