I have a hard to fit foot, narrow heel, wide foot with a tall bone structure to my foot. Woman's shoes don't fit me well. I found a great shoe salesperson who matched these up with the shape of my foot. Let me tell you, I am a convert. I have hated athletic shoes my whole life. I'd rather go for a walk in flip flops, until I got these.  They are light weight, supportive and don't hurt anywhere. There was no breaking in at all. if the shoe fits you, it should fit, not hurt. find someone that knows feet and shoes. I went to sports chalet.