Two of my outer toes had the skin rubbed off.  I have Propet shoes that are the same size and width, but with them, I can spread and wiggle my toes.  The NB 623 is like having a vice grip across my toes.<br /><br />Update:  Six months later, the leather is stretched causing my foot to move back and forth, cramming my toes.  I came to page to buy another pair, and to my shock, Amazon increased the price $20.  That is the deal breaker for me.  I was thinking at $40 something, replacing the shoe every six months was no big deal.  But nearly $70 is the deal breaker.