text: As other reviewers have discussed, these are extremely large in the toe area. One of my first thoughts was, &#34;These would be great if you had to have toe surgery!&#34; I can't think of any other practical reason for why they would have designed them to be so loose in the toe area. I did send them back because I didn't want to have to wear both thick socks and an extra insole to make them fit well. Kind if defeats the purpose of a water shoe! I do wish Merrell could get the minimalist shoe right for those of us who want some degree of support. Shoes can be comfortable, supportive and not bulky.....at least I think they should be.