I am a long-time fan of Clarks, and this is the first product that I have had to return.  The shoe feels good once it is on, but GETTING it on is a big problem.  There is some decorative braided cording that goes across the top of the shoe.  It is attractive, but impairs the ability to pull up the tongue of the shoe in order to put it on. I had to struggle to get my foot into the shoe.  I had to pull so hard that I felt that after a short period of time, the thin cord was likely to break.  Once the shoe was on, it was comfortable:  that is the only reason I gave it a 2-star rather than a 1-star.  I sent the shoes back.  I had gotten them on sale, so now I will need to buy another pair at a significantly higher price.  Overall disappointing.