"I have really wide feet, a high arch and a high instep. As a result, it is very difficult for me to find shoes that fit properly. I am normally a 7W but I got these in 8 because I was not sure if my feet would fit through the opening. I had to gently tug the shoe over my instep, then under my heel until my foot magically slipped into the shoe. This shoe provides arch support for me but is a tad bit long but that is probably because of my foot, not the shoe. They are high but surprisingly easy to walk in. The spike doesn't even wobble when I walk. Any shoe that makes my cow feet look sexy is a keeper!"