"I bought these because I've always heard great things about the comfort level of this brand. I tried them on in the store & purchased my normal size and always wore socks with them. The leather is very soft & supple and at the initial try-on, they were very comfortable. After the first time I wore them, I ended up with small blisters on both of my pinky toes. The second time I wore them, the backs of both of my heels were red & sore. The third time I wore them, I got large blisters on both pinky toes and open sores on the backs of both heels. Thankfully, DSW has an amazing return policy & I was able to take them back!"