Blue Suede, yeah!
A little snug @11.5 US, while my Merrels are a little loose @ 11.5 US.
Firm sole, rear sloped, so my foot feels like it is sliding to the toe end. While the sole feels stable, I would only recomend for lite hiking. I fear the mud with these shoes, while I stomp puddles still in my Merrels. I have not gotten them dirty yet, but I do not think they will clean up easy. I may update in a few months after a soon trip to the southwest, where I will be hiking advanced trails.