These shoes look great but after trying to wear them without socks I came home with bloody feet one day. I know. "These are new shoes - there must be blisters!" There were no problems with that at all. When you put them on, it looks like someone is sticking a needle in your toe. Upon closer inspection, the inside line appears to have had some sort of glue applied to it that constantly rubs as you walk. It's actually quite painful - imagine if you've ever cut a tag off a garment but missed the other side of the plastic tag's clasp. The shoes themselves look beautiful and fit perfectly. They are also very comfortable. I'll try to find a way to hide these sores since I'm not the type to wear socks with pumps.