This is the first time I have taken the chance and bought a shoe via Amazon. I was a bit hesitant cause you didn't get to "feel" the shoe and immediately ask "a salesperson" for a bigger/smaller/wider shoe like in a brick & mortar store. And the prospect/hassle of a potential return was always in the back of my mind. So, before taking the plunge, I decided to go "old school" and visit some mall shoe stores. First store didn't have the style I was looking for (velcro) and my size & color. Second store - walked in and was "browsing" for at least 5 minutes. Nobody came to see if I wanted assistance - so I walked out. Third store - hundreds of shoes/boxes stacked on shelves - men's, women's, kid's, dress, athletic, casual. But not a person in sight to assist for the shoe I was kinda looking for. Wasted a good hour, plus my energy & gas. So, with the thought of not liking the shoe for a variety of reasons and having to return it, I gave this Amazon shoe I was looking at a "go." I first went to their 3D "shoe sizing" scan, but was a bit skeptical with the size it recommended cause I always had to buy a larger/wider shoe. I was tempted to buy a 1/2 size larger than what they recommended, but did not. I also read the reviews about cushioning in the sole but again this was a personal thing that you could only judge after trying them on. But the price was OK, and with free delivery, I decided to buy it. After receiving the shoes, I waited till evening, when your feet is larger/swollen from the day's walking, to try them. Tried them with "thin", dress shoe-like socks first. "Surprise!" the shoe fit perfect - not too long, tight or narrow. Next, with the athletic socks, the shoes were also a good fit and in both cases, the insoles had certain cushioning/air pockets near the balls of the toes and on the sides that I think will make walking with this shoe over, e.g. hard concrete sidewalks and mall surfaces much less taxing on the feet. A few concerns. 1) The "tongue" of the shoe is too short - barely longer than the upper velcro strap. As the shoe wears, this may become an issue if the tongue loses its firmness and falls into the shoe to make it harder to get on. 2) The velcro straps seem to be a bit "thin" - I hope it will withstand the many pulls it will take over the life of the shoe. 3) The sole of the shoe, especially at the front, toe-end, is also a bit thin. This probably helps to make the shoe lighter, but as you all know, many times the shoes nowadays fail at the glue joint of the sole at the front toe - or the heel separates. (No such thing as "old school" sewing of the sole to the shoe, unless you're willing to pay hundreds of $$$). So, in conclusion, I am glad I trusted the shoe scan - the shoe fits perfect, but I only give 4 stars cause of the concerns above, and I don't know how long this Made in China shoe will last (I realize this is a function of quality of make & assembly and usage). After actual usage and over the years, I hope to add to this review, as I have done for other products. As I say "most things are good when they are new; the true test of quality is after the passage of time."
