I find wearing them without socks most comfortable, had to size up as I saw they run a little small but sizing up did the trick! Between my brumbies and these my feet are spoiled in terms of comfort! If there isn't gumbies on my feet I'm probably uncomfortable in some way 😂 one slight niggle one of the lace holes weren't punched all the way through but I fixed it myself so not really worth a loss of star.