text: I was very excited to get these shoes and really wanted to love them, but I have to say they are just awful... in so many ways. Though the fit is basically true to size, these are difficult to get on and the material does not give at all. The tongue is sewn in, which would be helpful during activity, except that this material is so tough and unforgiving that tongue almost cuts into the skin, even with socks on. While these were on my feet, my feet actually hurt... really bad; and walking was even worse. I couldn't imagine doing a WOD in these. The toebox is really wide, which I prefer because my feet are somewhat wide across the toes. The instep area, however, is way too loose and, as I mentioned, the material does not give and can not be manipulated with lacing. When tied to try to accommodate this, the result is terrible puckering where the laces meet the toebox, an instep that is still too loose, an overall awkward appearance, and a whole lot of pain. The only positive thing I can say about these shoes is that they look really good. The purple and yellow colors are more vivid in person and the shoes have a lot of detail. If you're all about aesthetics and will not be using these for intense Crossfit workouts, these just might be for you. But if you are like me and are looking for shoes to be worn during heavy lifting, running, rope climbs, double-unders, etc., then look elsewhere!