They come in a box you can recycle. They seem to run small, since I never had a problem with wearing a 4 before. I kayak year round and used to wear Chaco and Teva but Keen gives much more protection to the toes. it feels very comfy on my bottom of my feet tho. My other shoes were affecting the arch and made my foot hurt worse. Not happy with the low resolution instructions. I bought two pairs because when then wear out, I will weep. So yeah its very stable and wont ever fall off. And they look very nice on him :) ) I totally recommend these.