Basically, the shoes are comfortable, but they feel a little short and a little tight.  I usually order an 8.5 Orthaheel or similar for athletic shoes so I can wear socks with them.  I can only wear thin socks with these and they still feel a little tight.  However, the fact that they are mesh, especially over the part of foot where small bunion is, they are not causing any pain or discomfort.  I believe they will relax more as I wear them.  I own/have owned dozens of pairs of Dr. Weil/Orthaheel/Vionic sandals, mules, slippers, wedges, etc.  These do not have quite as high an arch as the others, but enough so that the shoe can still be comfortable and keep my high arches and plantar fasciitis in check.  The fact that these were definitely affordable, unlike many of this brand's shoes, made me want to keep them, along with the fact that they are very lightweight and look nice on.