I rolled the dice purchasing these online as I could not find this style anywhere locally. Just as a precaution I ordered the next size up as to wear them with socks.

Upon arrival I was very enthused & wanted to put them on my feet as fast as I could get them out of the box.  They are beautiful. The leather looked flawless.

To my dismay, I couldn't put my foot into the shoe. The entire shoe is rigid & in my opinion unwearable, so they are going back.