I have always loved Ecco sneakers and have had many pairs. Knowing my size and preferences makes me feel safe when shopping online. I really like my new shoes except they fit better than I expected. I don't know if the online seller received factory thrifts that were very different in size, or if I just received a pair that was made slightly differently. I've been wearing them for a few months now in the hope that they will stretch (as Eccos often do) but the tongue of the shoe is still so tight that my feet ache at the end of the day. I usually like tight shoes, but these are a little over the top.