I was excited to receive these shoes. I normally wear a size 5. Ordered 5.5 based on comments in review, still tight everywhere. I think they run at least one size smaller. I have skinny legs and it was tight around the calf without socks on. The 2 folded edges of the front flap inside chafe my leg. Tried to loosen the lace and stretch out the front flap but didn't work. Had to return. The shoes themselves look great on, not bulky and they seem good quality to me. Don't know whether it was Amazon or the seller who did the shipping/packing, it was not protected and the shoe box arrived damaged.