I have wide feet and my ankles swell.  These shoes are very comfortable with thick socks.  I expected them to be looser, but the elastic bands are tight.  Still, the shoe sole and sides are flexible and I think they will work in time.  I do like the support especially because most shoes have TOO much arch support that hurts my feet.  On the outside edge the seams are not as smooth as I would like.  My toes are comfortable and that is important to me.  I expect them to be every day shoes this fall.