My issue isn't the shoes. I like them and although fit is a bit tight, I expected that and plan to break them in. My issue is with Amazon. The shoes came in an alternative box, not the box the shoes would come in if they were new. There was some odd message, preprinted on the box, about the original box being destroyed but I don't believe that since the box was packaged in an Amazon plastic bag. My guess is that I paid 98 dollars for returned merchandise as the shoes were scuffed. I can clean them and they will be fine. I might have even purchased a pair of returned shoes, but then there should be a break in the price and frankly, honest advertising. Amazon's customer service and business model is becoming increasingly unethical.Order a half size to a whole size down. I feel like this shoe runs big. Super comfy shoe and looks super cute with skinny jeans.