First off these shoes were really hard to put on, and I had to double check that I purchased the right size. Then I noticed there’s a zipper on the side of the shoe (picture attached) and then the shoes fit like a glove when I opened that up. When your foot is in there and you zip it back up you can tell the toe box has the right amount of support and not too much wiggle room. And the ankle support is amazing! As someone who had Level 3 sprains on both ankles, these shoes are a must have.The looks are a little odd to say the least. The lace lines curve to the side (picture attached) and they tried to hide the zipper line but you can still see it. If you care about ankle support and stability, definitely buy these shoes! If you are buying for looks then you might want to get something else.