Next time I read a review about a high instep I'll take more notice. I didn't think my instep was high until I tried to put these on and then I remembered the review I had read. Lesson learnt! The narrow opening for your foot needs more of an elastic gusset to allow room for ease to slide on and off your foot. The are quite "clunky" looking even more so than I was expecting from Keen (which I know are not a "delicate" shoe, but Keen suit me because I like support and strength). The leather looks tough and like it would last but unless there is some stretch in these I'm stuffed. I would return them but postage is too expensive because I do not live in the USA. The toe box is wide and comfy once you get your foot in but there is no way I could even put any sock on and attempt to try to get through the opening of this shoe it is so tight.