Shoes were obviously worn when I got them. Even the metatarsal pads were used! They just came stuck to a piece of scrap cardboard. As far as fit.... I bought my normal size but the toes were too tight, so I then exchanged for these in a half size up. The shoe was way too big at the half size up. I do not have wide feet, and I have another pair of River Berry slingbacks that fit just fine (same toe as this shoe).