I am a fan of the Earth and Earthies brand, so I was excited to find this shoe at a deeply discounted price (on a different web site). When I first tried them on, they felt a little snug in the toe box, but I figured over time that wouldn't be a problem. Yesterday was my first opportunity to wear them for 8 hours straight. One word: miserable! My toes were incredibly uncomfortable after less than an hour of standing. I had to walk up and down stairs several times and the right shoe kept coming off! I have a pair of Earthies boots that have the same kind of toe box and heel, but they are considerably more comfortable than these pumps. Instead of feeling like my heel was resting back (as in other Earthies shoes), my foot felt thrust forward and my toes completely jammed in the rigid and narrow toe box. My poor toes have a "hangover" from yesterday. They still feel sore and one is actually partially numb. Spend your money elsewhere on a classic black pump!