These are much more stiff and narrow than past styles of Fitflops, I own at least 7 pairs and these are not comfortable out of the box, like many other pairs I own. These will need a break-in period. They also hurt at the toe area where the big toe is divided from the other toes. That is the first time any of my Fitflops have hurt in that area and if I keep them, I will need moleskin, until I break them in. They are very pretty as far as the leather on top, but I will have to sacrifice the comfort of the Fitflop Brand, if I decide to keep them. Also, these are MUCH MORE NARROW!! If you buy FitFlop because you have wide feet, these won't work for you! That is Very Disappointing!!! I don't understand why Fitflop is making better looking shoes, but the comfort is being sacrificed in the process! Why can't Fitflop figure this out. In the beginning the shoes weren't very good looking, but they were super comfortable. Now they look better, but the comfort has been lost!! So Sad!!! Still waiting on another fitflop pair before I decide to return these, but more than likely, they will go back. So bummed, because they look very pretty, but NOT a true fitflop comfort shoe!!