I have to wear high socks. Well made, they are quality ropes. The 9 seems a little long but Im used to that because its hard to find half sizes. These were bought for my wifeThis shoe fits too small. In fact, the liner is super easy to remove and presumably replace when/if it gets too worn or smelly. 2 yr old grandson loves these shoes he wears all the time. Its very soft. This is on a pricier side but worth the money if you have multiple devices to be charged. Not sure if this is a fluke or not These sandals are a decent quality slide.