This is the same high quality you would expect from a Propet Walker but without the buckles. I confess when I first bought them I thought about sending them back because they were quite tight and difficult to put on. They didn't bother me much before, they just caused me too much grief to fit into them. Others may not have this problem, but I have fairly high arches and I'm pretty sure that won't help. However, I figured the tight fit would loosen up soon, so I went ahead and let them. I'm very glad I did this. Now they are not so tight and feel great. I think the narrowness is intentional. I think anything looser will become too loose over time to serve effectively. As with the top-of-the-line Walker, I highly recommend this one. They are true to size like other Propet shoes I've had and are great shoes. The colors are also reproduced well in the photos. Do your feet a favor and give them a try if you're looking for a comfortable shoe that you can actually walk in.