There were so many good reviews on these shoes saying they are comfortable. They hurt my feet in several places. The size was fine. I went down 1/2 size based on other reviews. The heel is quite high and it rubs. The right shoe hurts my foot close to where the bow is. Keds usually fit much better and feel more comfortable than this show does. I've also had good results with Grasshoppers. I'll keep these shoes and can hopefully break them in a little to make them more comfortable.