These shoes always fit really well and I had no discomfort whatsoever from the moment I got them. I've worn them for a month now and love them. I buy a pair of these every year as I walk a lot. I really like the dark brown colour too. My only complaint is that the laces seem to loosen easily, causing me to have to stop to tie them, but I hope this gets better as they wear in. So four and three-quarters stars.