text: Okay - where to start.  I understood going in that these were not going to be super, high-quality shoes - not at that price.  So this is really just something I'm going to type up to give other buyers a heads-up.  Depending on what you plan to use the shoes for, they may be perfect for you.  They weren't for me, and here's why:<br /><br />1)  The Smell.  I'm extremely scent-sensitive and I could smell these shoes as soon as I tore the tape off the box.  Not sure how to describe it except that it reminded me of burning plastic.  Granted, in time I imagine the smell would fade.  However, I needed them for a costume just a few days down the road, and I did not need that smell following me around.<br /><br />2) The Size.  I typically wear between a 9/12 to a 10.  I ordered the size 10 shoes, so I would have a little wiggle room in the toes.  There was NO wiggle room.  I could see the tips of my toes pressing against the fabric.  They couldn't be worn comfortably, and that was before I even tried them with normal socks.<br /><br />3) The (lack of) Support.  Don't buy these shoes if your intention is to do a lot of standing or walking around in them.  There is no support and no padding or cushioning of any kind.  Fine for short term use, but nothing else.<br /><br />All of that being said, depending on your needs, these may be exactly the shoes you need.  Unfortunately, they weren't for me.