The shoes had (at least for me) no defects (adhesive splashes, etc.) and also act
not as "clown shoes", but this of course is a subjective feeling.
At a regular shoe size 44.5 (EU), I have decided for the 44er, which has
has proved to be absolutely right - fall accordingly from regular / slightly larger!
The build quality is solid and good and the Fütterunng is really very pleasant and warm.
In a Cyber-Monday-price of 30 Euros not a really great deal!