The tongue is part of the shoe, so there's no real way for any adjusting to fit. I normally wear a size 9 and when I put this on, it was like trying to put on my tiny-footed sister's shoes. I checked the tag and yup, they're labeled as US 9 even though I'd say they're closer to a 7.5 or 8.<br /><br />If you are like me and have average size feet, look elsewhere for a nice walking shoe. If you are average-footed and into pain, this is the shoe for you.