"These shoes fit really well (true to size), the leather is wonderful--very soft, yet thick and strong. These shoes breathe well throughout, and offer light ankle support. I love their exotic, almost "Ewok" style. The only down-side is that when breaking them in, you may need to wear band-aides on the tops of your toes--where the flesh meets the nails (especially the big toe). These really tore up my toes when I broke them in because the overlapping leather piece rubs on them when I walk. ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO BREAK THESE IN."