I ordered Florshime shoes but had to send them back because they had streaks after polishing. These shoes are beautiful and cost a lot less. The most important thing for me was that the sole is stitched and not glued as I have glued on soles that have fallen apart in the past. When sewn, they can be replaced with new soles as they wear out and will not move like glued soles. I wear size 12B tight clothes and they fit me perfectly and I wear thick wool socks all the time. They also have very comfortable insoles with medium to high arch support. The skin is soft and supple. Waxed laces. I highly recommend this brand