The shoes were fine for 1-2 hours at home, but when I took them outside for a 2 mile walk, the left shoe didn't bend to the right. This caused a blue feeling just behind my toes. Even after being tightened several times until they break, they do not bend. It got a little better, but still uncomfortable. Once you wear them outside, you cannot return them to that seller; So I wore them indoors first and they were fine indoors. This is my first and last pair of New Balance shoes that I will buy.