text: A note on Sperrys, at least in my experience: breaking them in is a bloody experience. Get some padding for whatever part(s) of your foot they start to irritate, or wear thick socks for the first few times. I've been breaking these guys in and my heels have cuts on them because I was wearing low-rise socks, haha. This is my second pair and I've had issues with both. After a week, they're damn comfortable and last for years.<br /><br />The blood isn't even the reason I'm giving these guys four-stars instead of five. The trouble is that the insole of the shoe (it's a dark/medium blue) stained my white socks. I'm sure this is 100% similar to what happens with new denim jeans. Sperry TS should find a way to wear out the insole before putting it in the shoe. Beyond that, this is a great sperry. It's pure white (don't get the 'Ice,' if you want 'White.' Get 'White')