Unfortunately I bought these and didn't wear them until after the return period. My feet can break in any shoe,including a c. 1970 Lowa Mountain Climbing boot,effortlessly.

However..as much as I would like to recommend this attractive yet utilitarian shoe, it does have one fatal flaw.

The tongue of the shoe is sewn to the upper in a manner that leaves an excessive amount of material that protrudes beyond the stitching-line., on the interior of the shoes surface. This hard edged material in the shoes interior bends while walking-goughing the foot. (Actually the 3rd and fourth toe across the joint.)  Even with a light cotton sock and a medium weight smart wool sock ,this is nearly crippling after a mile.

Without some major surgery on that tongue seam,the shoe is unwearable. Cutting this area out will almost certainly weaken the tongue and upper. Sorry..this is either a design flaw,or a technical flaw in production. They beat my feet!