I searched for a pair of good-looking lightweight shoes for my Dad.  He has a lot or arthritis making his flexibility nearly nil.  These shoes were perfect right out of the box.  Besides being lightweight, the shoe opens very wide allowing him to put them on easily - this is a big deal for my Dad who is struggling to remain as independent as possible.  The hook and loop strap is generous in size and accomodates changes in foot swelling during the day. True to size.  I hit a home run.  They were so great I ordered a pair for my husband and had the exact same experience - a perfect fit right out of the box.