The material is great, does not smell like plastic, is also barefoot light on and off and also antibacterial. The sole makes a very solid impression, it is non-slip, thick enough and beautifully appointed - that the shoe even protects against sea urchins, I suppose the manufacturers therefore immediately and at times to step boldly into a shell or a stone is enough anyway , In the upper Berich the material is slightly thinner, so that the shoe stays nice and light and fits snugly as a second skin, yet strong enough to give good lateral support. In the lower part holes are machined in several places, so that the water can flow. The double sizes should be understood as: if one does not have extremely wide feet, fits a the bigger size, otherwise is just in front of the toes a little air, but you do not feel, because the shoe is cut anyway narrow at the front, so it does not accidentally slip off the foot while swimming. He sits accordingly fixed right. I as a woman with very wide feet found the still not unpleasant, but men could get any problems - just try. For my husband I bought the CRESSI Water Shoe, I found the material here not so great, the sole is not as strong as when Fashy, but he is slightly wider cut (still sits very firmly). Last but not least: The Fashy is Made in Germany and still very low. So from me 5 stars.