These are a great pair of shoes I will be ordering in a variety of colors BUT they start out tight and will stretch over time. As such, the first few weeks of wear are always difficult before it stretches enough to feel right. The history of these shoes shows that they will stay ok for quite a while before they feel too lost, especially when the shoes are so worn that I have to order another pair anyway. When purchasing such a pair, the buyer should pay attention to the stretch factor.