I purchased a pair of the Reebok Sporty beach sneakers about a year ago. I LOVED the shoes so much that I purchased 2 additional pair for me and 2 pair for my daughter. If I could afford to have them in every color I would buy them all. The sneakers do not have a lot of support, but they are not meant for jogging or exercising. They are by far the most comfortable everyday casual sneakers I have ever owned. I walked an entire day at Disney World and I could still feel my feet at the end of a long day. I think they are more comfortable with socks, so I always wear them with very thin cotton socks. As far as the size, for me, they run true to size. Mine have held up very well and I wash them regularly in the machine. (even with bleach) Sorry to hear others had trouble with their purchase.