They fit well around the foot. You have to like a non-flexible shoe at the rear, as these are produced to be a rigid walking/running shoe. The rigidness explains how/why they are on some lists as good shoes for those with plantar fasciitis pain. They do give relieve and are in fact the first thing thing which go on to my feet in the a.m. until I get my myself repaired :-)  Though a little stiff/rigid, they are very comfortable and provide superior support. I'd buy another pair (buy my wife a pair of Mizuno Nirvana 8 and she loves them!)