I said fit was "as expected" because they do not seem either too small or large lengthwise - I normally wear 8.5 or 9. The sole seemed very comfortable on walking. The problem is the toe box. I am interested in barefoot or minimalist footwear to help discourage a developing bunion and strengthen my feet. Although the sole appears wide, the fabric upper is low-profile and a stretchy fabric - not a lot of room, and contours to the foot. The shape of the very front of the shoe curves in and pushes against my big toe. My feet are not crazy-wide, but my toes are accustomed to some room as I have taken care to try to wear roomy, low-heel footwear most of my adult life (and am rewarded nonetheless with a bunion - go figure!). Although I can intentionally spread or wiggle my toes in these, it must be done against the stretchiness of the fabric, which leaves the toes no room at rest. So, the toes don't naturally move when they want to, they are impeded by the fabric. So, to summarize, they FEEL somewhat comfortable because they are stretchy, but they are actually squeezing my toes. I will return these and keep looking for something that allows more natural movement.