I absolutely love the look of these shoes and I did receive lots of complements on them.However, the first day I wore them they hurt since there is no give or elasticity where the band goes across the top of toes so side of feet dug in.The back didn't seem to be a problem 'til the 2nd time I wore them and I ended up with a HUGE blister on my heel which I am still treating with neosporin and another blister on the toe area. I wish there had been more elasticity to them.These shoes cannot be broken in. They either feel good from the get go or not.The problem with this is they cannot be returned since they were worn so I gave them away to a friend visiting from out of state.If she ends up with the same results then nothing is lost on her part.Just thought you should know.