really great shoe! not narrow for a normal foot. If you buy wide shoes, buy wide cycling shoes. You can see through the mesh, they're so airy. inside the Swede and breaks very well. I wore 2 pairs of wet socks for the first 2 rides to break them in and then only sweated about 150 miles and they just disappear off your feet. There is a strap on the tongue for lace loops, but it's just as convenient to tuck in. If you're on the fence, get them and, by the way, revel in the size. I always have 11.5, have 46, perf.