I LOVES me some Tom's shoes! I've seen a few folks around wearing them and I was intrigued. My other flats have gone the way of the do-do, so I was on the prowl for some easy, comfy flats to wear day-to-day as a new mom. I purchased my pair in a store so that I could try them on first, and the salesperson said to try a size smaller because they stretch. Indeed, my normally 8.5 foot required an 8 in order to keep the heel from slipping and to keep it snug around my arch. When I got them home I put them on with socks for a couple of hours to warm them up, because the fabric did itch my skin a bit, and ever since then they've been perfect without socks! Tempted to buy one in every color!