I put them on (with no socks, just to see how they fit), and I could NOT get them OFF!!! I almost had a panic attack trying to get them off!! I don't have very wide feet. I wear a size 8 1/2, but got a 9 to give me more room. I was literally rolling around on my bedroom floor trying to get them off...I almost had my husband try to pull them off, but eventually succeeded on my own. There was no question that these were NOT for me. I need something that's easy on, easy off, especially as I'm busy taking care of my kids, the farm, etc etc! I have no extra time in the day to try to pry shoes off of my feet.