Shoes are not easy to put on the foot. The shoes can not be tight on the arch and not tight on the sides, because the lace wrapped around the edge of the shoe is for decoration. only and doesn't really go to the laces so you can tighten the sides. It's not as comfortable as my previous Rugged Shark shoes, which were awesome; Atlantic Casual but they don't seem to offer it in a size 9 anymore. I considered returning but was in a dilemma and needed something to wear. Very disappointed.