509 Avarca Classic Platform Sandals - Comfortable Leather Slip-On Shoes for Women & Men - Perfect for Beach, Vacation, and Casual Wear

I wondered if I would keep them at first. Very snug across the toes and stiff. I liked the look so much that I decided to give them a try. I wore them around inside the house; then decided to venture out in them. They still need some softening, but since they are leather, I know they will in time. Glad I kept them. I bought my usual size 8; color taupe; Avarca classic platform.I loved these shoes, and purchased them for walking during a European trip this August. I’ve been wearing them here and there to break them in. This week, the back strap just came out as I walked into a store.I really loved them and spent the extra money for better quality. Tried to reach the seller, but the bot shut me down. Very disappointed.Hi, this product fit as described. I usually wear size 8.5 so I went with the size down and it was pretty spot on. The shoes are comfortable right away and last hours with no discomfort. Great quality.I knew the minute I pulled these out of the box they would be too short. I am a 7 1/2 and the website instructs half sizes to order down because the leather stretches. That's fine for the top part, but my toes hung way out over the footbed of the 37s. I wore them around the room for a few minutes just to torture myself because they are really, really cute and feel great on. I had also ordered a pair of the classic style -- also going back -- and their unsubstantial soles felt more house-slipper like. These, on the other hand, felt solid. I bet I could walk all over Spain in these, if only they fit.Nice looking sandals but the strap in back runs large and no way to tightenThese shoes are exceptionally comfortable, lightweight, and really adorable. However, they run big. I wear an 8 and ordered an 8, but they fell off of my feet. I even tried an insert, but still walked out of the shoe. I'm going to try a 7, but am afraid a 7 might be too tight. If you order them start with a smaller size, and work up.I bought size 5M . It is a bit loose and I would still keep it if other things didn't bother me . Things like backstrap is pretty hard and could give you blisters . Like soil having strong smell of rubber and doesn't have much cushion or arch support . Shoes look very wide from looking above like Alegria shoes , priced very closely but has nothing incomone in comfort .I give it 3 stars for design idea , being leather and color is very pretty .My wife loves the product very much thank you very much