The shoes are really nice. They are so beautiful that I almost decided to just endure the pain and wear them anyway. I usually wear a size 10.5 but most reviews recommended going up a size. So I bought 11.5 but the sock was still too tight. Then I tried 12, but again the sock is too tight. Unfortunately, if you have wide or large feet, stay away from these shoes. If you have normal legs, like a normal person, buy them. Really good shoes.