At first these were slightly tight in the width at the ball of the foot-- solved that problem by stuffing them tight with socks for about an hour, then they stretched just enough and fit perfectly. These boots have no cushioning in the arch and sole, which caused fatigue for my feet ( high arches)-- solved this by purchasing cushioned inserts. The soles have no traction-- on dry surfaces fine, but I nearly slipped a couple of times on wet sidewalks. Love the buttons. Comfortable after the aforementioned adjustments, and happy with this purchase. Softer than a regular shoe, so it's a little like wearing slippers. Price is good.