They were a little tight when I received them. But after cleaning, simply rub Vaseline on the edges where your feet meet the shoes, this means you won't get blisters when you put them on for the first time. Why haven't I forgotten?
Pros
Great shoes, have worn AE for over 20 years. Yes, they're expensive, but they last forever.
Cons
The shoes I bought from Allen Edmonds aren't as good as I expected, but I guess every shoe company is a little bit different.