I haven't had a pair of these in decades; wanted red but the lady said that they're not in this season's pickings, pointing down at her own that she'd worn for nine months, and practically chose these for me. I would have gotten the size smaller, but she said the make of shoe is long and thin, it gives your feet room to move, and wear insoles. Then when a friend said that room at the top was like a brake, i started to enjoy them and imagine playing basketball gain, especially after seeing a guy practice hoops in the beautiful courts just behind work. But at my age, gently does it ;-) !