These shoes are taking a lot of time to break in compared to other Vans I've owned. I got them hoping they'd be more comfortable to wear when I have all day events at work where I'm running around. The sole is nice, but the toe box is waaay more narrow on these than on my other standard slip-ons. Also, the back had a harder seam than I was expecting and gave me wicked blisters at first. I LOVE the embroidered detail on these, but they're really feeling like discount shoes instead of a great deal.