I thought I'd try these when an old favorite company started making cheapie editions of their shoes. I also thought I'd see if the womens' size would work (usually I have to use the mens'). So far so good! Easy enough (with shoehorn) to get into, fit weems OK, comfortable to wear. I'm "supposed" to be a woman's 9WW, but have had to get mens' 8W to get the toeroom I need. This brand's 9WW works well.