I loved the look of Tom's shoes but decided to try this brand to save a few bucks.  When these shoes arrived, there were loose threads, which was annoying but  even worse I couldn't even fit my foot into the shoe! And I ordered a half size up!  There is a rigid strip of canvas at the opening of the shoe that prevents it from stretching at all.  I read the positive reviews before buying but I really don't know what they are talking about. I am returning these and am so unimpressed with the quality I am not asking for an exchange for a bigger size. Spend the extra few dollars and get the good quality shoes don't waste your time with these.