My husband usually has size 47, long narrow feet. Here he needed for once ne 48 because the 47 was actually too small, both on the length, but also of the whole fit. At 47, the seam pressed on instep! Size 48 was then perfect. Otherwise, the shoe seems to be well made. Sole bottom is fully rubberized. Is not bad either. Otherwise, he always had house shoes with felt sole below. If the shoes hold back 2-3 years is the price to even perfect.