Or it is just simple defection. Should have ordered a size up. Then this past weekend I decided to give them the real test and I wore them all day as I ran errands. I bought these to have something to easily slip in and out of around the campsite, and they fit that purpose, so I kept them, but I really wish they had a different fit. As others have indicated, you can feel the bottle opener under your arch. Con: price I went back and forth before pulling the trigger The bottom of the shoe is rubber. The sound signature is clear, neutral and effortlessly dynamic. We are actually considering buying another one for the trailer this summer. The men?s shoe is very stiff but I like the support!