I love the way these look. The footbed is comfortable. But, the leather is cut too long in front, and in spite of many short wearings to break in, rubs the tops of my toes raw unless I wear socks. Soooo disappointing. I have medium with, very average size 8 1/2 feet. I've worn many other Birks happily. These just aren't cut well. Maybe it's just this pair, but they're unwearable w/o socks.