I was so looking forward to getting these shoes and tried them on immediately when they came in the mail today.  Unfortunately they will have to go back.  As other reviewers noted, the area where the seam crosses over at the instep is strangely tight, whereas the rest of the shoe fits well. (I ordered my regular size, 11B)  Also, they make a funny squeeky sound when I walk right around the elasticized area - however, I could live with that if it weren't for the tight seam.  I am disappointed, as the rest of the shoe is comfortable and seems well made.  The leather is soft and the footbed is comfortable.  May be a better fit for someone with lower arch/narrower foot?