text: I purchased these shoes to do my first re-enactment event. Not having the money or time to get the real deal these seemed a good alternative. I read the reviews and noted the sizing issues that two others had and since I too wear a size 10-10 1/2 I took their advice and ordered a size up(12/13). Even though I was wearing heavy wool stockings and 2 pairs of shorty socks and stuffed the toes with paper they were still big. My advice is to order the size that matches your feet and do your best to stretch them if needed. I ended up only wearing them for a few hours due to the feeling of walking in clown shoes, just way too big. I had about two inches of space between my big toe and the shoe tip, and was just big all the way around.<br /><br />That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality given that they are poly and not real leather. They seem well built, have a close to authentic appearance (the buckles were dark gray not brass or silver colored and the \\"leather\\" was a very dark gray) and, other than the size issue, comfortable. The soles are pretty slick though. For the price these are an excellent value if you only need to wear them a few times a year. I would get another pair if the need arises. They would've got a 4 star if not for the fit and return policy. If they didn't have a restocking fee I would have returned them and being in a pinch didn't help either.