Due to the manufacturing process I didn't like the product as it was too tight and going up a size just became too long. On the recommendation of my local cobbler, I bought a size up, which gave me enough room but was too long. The cobbler then added foam padding under the "tongue" or upper part of the shoe to keep my foot from sliding forward. These are my everyday shoes now. I still give it three stars because it needs modification. Mods cost around $5.