They are cute shoes and made for comfort. The edges do not bite ankles at the Achilles, like so many ballet style shoes, and the tops cover well up over where the toes begin. I bought my usual size and they were a bit loose at the back when I walked quickly around the house, which is why I was replacing my old shoes. So I ordered the next size down. It took a couple of days and a visit with a broom handle to stretch out the pressing bits, but now they are perfect. I walked over a mile in them the other day, and they were great!