It took me awhile to order these shoes, because I don't have much luck ordering shoes on-line.  But a friend of mine has a pair and she said they were comfortable right out of the box, and she also has foot issues. I have wide feet, bunions, and arthritis so buying shoes can be a problem.  These shoes fit perfectly, and are so comfortable, I haven't stopped wearing them since I received them.  No break in period, they fit like bedroom slippers. I usually wear a size 8W but purchase the 8 and they fit perfectly, my heal lines up exactly with the back and the toe of the shoe does not bother my bunions at all. I will be buying another pair in the black when they become available.