I own 4 other pairs of Aetrex shoes and have always been completely satisfied with their products. I ordered this same pair in black as well. The black pair are great. I can't say the same for this brown pair. somehow the quality control was not done. They are very tight and narrow and so i exchanged them for one size bigger and it made no difference. I buy the Aetrex shoes and combine them using the Lynx arch support inserts and with this shoe it's nearly impossible. Again, all my other pairs of Aetrex shoes have been great though. I do not recommend this item. may be why it's on sale as a closeout item due to poor fit.