text: As other reviewers noted, the front of the shoes press against your big toe at first. I was worried about this but purchased the shoes anyways to try because they were significantly on sale. The toe pinching lasted the first couple of days of wear but now they are extremely comfortable. I am on my feet for 6 hours a day while in culinary school and my feet feel great at the end of the day! They are also slip resistant in water and oil.