"This is my 3rd pair of these shoes that I've purchased over the years. I am disappointed because I find them to be extremely tight this time around, and they do not have the wide width, in black, online or in the store. I have one foot that is a 7.5 and the other an 8, and the shoe rubs terribly on the heel of my shorter foot, as if the bed isn't at the right height. I could fix that with one of those liners, but the width is too narrow. I advise purchasing wide width if you are borderline medium to wide. I am sure the shoe would stretch with wear, because I had experienced that with my old pair. The question is how much? It's your call, but this is one you should probably try on in store."