At first they seemed large, but in reality it is soft, elastic skin. They actually fit well and are very comfortable. Could have had a little more arch support, but they're not bad. I'm not a big fan of the look of this shoe but I couldn't resist buying Italian leather shoes at this price point. And because of the ease of putting them on and taking them off and their comfort, they're the first shoes I reach for when I need to put my shoes on. I was pleasantly surprised by this.