freakin love these shoes. I have a bit of a wider foot but not really a size wide so some shoes fit snug. these are perfect. I wear between a 9-9.5 and ordered a 39. perfect fit. the clasp is Velcro, can't really tell in the pictures. The Velcro does not slip when walking. very comfortable shoe which is very surprising. i'm very excited about this find. great price. the shoes did not come in a box just wrapped in plastic in an envelope. They were a bit smushed but it's ok. they are really great.