text: The shoes came in mint condition.  I say that because I have a wider foot than most and the shoes came factory fresh.  The length was perfect but the width was very narrow.  After loosening the strings and wearing them for a workout or two they have loosened even more.  The shoe is a great shoe for wrestling and gym activities.  My little brother has a pair and we have the same shoe size.  His are a year old, very well broken in, and in excellent condition as expected for a wrestling shoe after a full season and state tournament.  Great shoe just need time to be broken in.