I ordered my shoe size, but they were too tight in the front - my feet swell. I ordered an eleven and they are a little large in the back, but fit fine in the front. Wore them on a recent weekend getaway and they worked great! Hope this helps.

Excellent for walking on the beach, minimum sand gets in.

Yes, easier clean-up. The soles are supposed to be able to pop out of the shoe. They should fit right back in the shoe.

Steel shoes will prevent stingray puncture. However, steel shoes may not be recommended in the water.