I liked these shoes very much when I tried them on in the store at a size 7.5 M, but I didn't like the color.  I tried on an 8 in the same style and it was too big, so I decided to take a chance and order the same style and size that fit me in the store 7.5 M, but when these shoes arrived they were too small.  They are NOT like the 7.5 I tried in the store though they are exactly the same brand and model.

The return policy is I CANNOT return them if I've opened the box - how else would I know if they fit but to do exactly what I did, try them on in the store then open the box when I received my order, and try them on at home?

Obviously the sizes are not consistent - which is typical with made in China shoes, yet these cost a bundle and the workers probably only made pennies.  There's obviously no quality control for these shoes when the same size in the same brand/model of shoes varies so drastically (Vanguard J-41 Women's Sneaker).  How can one ever order shoes online and not be sure of throwing $100 down the drain?  I am tired of being ripped off by poor quality made in China items that cost a fortune.

This is the last time I'll ever order shoes online from Amazon or anyone else.  I should be allowed to return them as I did not take off the tags, and I did not wear them outdoors, I only tried them on in the house.  The 7.5 M ordered from Amazon is NOT the same 7.5 M I tried on at Famous Footwear.  I won't be wearing these so not only can I kiss my $100 goodbye but Amazon can kiss me goodbye.  I've been a customer for years and it is unacceptable to me that you won't allow me to return these shoes if I have not worn them out of doors or removed the tags.

An expensive lesson learned:  buy locally.  Avoid Amazon.