Pro tip: take an X-acto knife and remove the branded plastic tag from the tongue. The thread breaks easily and the tongue itself is not damaged. Once removed, the shoes can be laced much more tightly at the end of the tongue (where the laces are tied). I don't know why they put that plastic tag in the most inconvenient place - where you actually lace up your shoes and tie the top sturdy! It is also an excellent spiked golf shoe and very comfortable.