These shoes fit me perfectly, I bought a size 9 which I usually wear and it was perfect, neither big nor small. I skateboard and the hard grain material on the toes and back of the heels is a bonus as with the tape they seem to hold up over time and not crack. I think at $25 these shoes are a steal and I've easily paid $50 or more for a good pair of Osiris shoes. Another great feature of these shoes is the comfort and I can work comfortably in these shoes all day and also relax or go for a walk. In my opinion these shoes have everything you need and at a great price they are a must have! I didn't feel like the toes were too tight either, they seemed to fit me perfectly and I would happily recommend these shoes!