Make sure you order 1/2 size down with these sandals.  I also could not wear them because the wraparound leather strings that hold the straps of the sandals dug into the top of my foot so bad it left marks. I tried stretching them like you do cowboy boots, using rubbing alcohol and water and it still did not stretch  enough so total waste of my money.  Every time I try and wear them they cause pain. My other fit flops don't do this.