I have bought many, many pairs of Ryka shoes over the last ten years and this one is ahuge disappoinment. I have this same style in white and so the black seemed a natural to purchase too. Something is different about it and it does not fit the same way that the white pair does. These leave my feet aching. So I wonder if this is a "second" or one that did not make the regular quality control? I only wear these now when I am outside and am going to get dirty since they are black and do not show the dirt. Good for mowing the yard on a riding lawn mower if you understand what I mean. Do not buy these if you have been happy with Ryka in the past as they are not the same shoe that you have loved.