I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteo Arthritis so I have to be very careful about footwear because of the chronic pain in my ankles and my knees. These shoes fit well from day one. I normally wear 12 1/2 EE. I purchased these in a size 13 D because I often wear thicker socks in the cooler months because of arthritic pain associated with colder weather. I have worn New Balance 927 walking shoes and New Balance 801 slip ons while in the house. I rarely wear any shoes with laces any more because of the pain in my left knee (which has had two surgical procedures). When I lift the left knee to tie laces it is like sticking a knife in my left knee. So I find that slip ons, loafers and the New Balance hook and strap 927 walkers are my better choices. These Skechers Shape-ups Stride Loafers are just as they appear in the photo on Amazon.com  They are packaged well and they are very comfortable to walk in for me. I have had knee and ankle surgery and I find them to be a wise buy.