I recently had foot surgery, so I am still experiencing foot swelling. I also have new orthotics, so I was looking for a shoe that would accommodate the orthotic and be comfortable, so I didn't have to keep wearing tennis shoes to work.  I decided to get these after reading all of the good reviews. I ordered a wide so they wouldn't be too tight with the orthotics and the swelling. They did accommodate the orthotic, but the heel was very loose and slipped when I walked.  My biggest complaint, however, is the smell of the shoe.  They have such a strong leather smell, or perhaps the die - not sure - that I can't stand to smell them when I'm wearing them. They made my orthotics smell, and if you smell the box that they came in, you can also smell it. They have a very strong smell.  I'm going to see if I'm able to return them - I can't stand to have them on my feet!  (They come from China, so who knows what is used to die the leather black.)