I am 75 and purchased my first pair of Velcro closing shoes a couple of years ago. They quickly became my daily walkers, but are now showing their age, and I am glad to have these as a replacement.I wear a size 9 and felt these are a little short and also the top of the toe box seemed a little low, but I expect they will fit better after a break-in period. I also discovered you can adjust the fit somewhat by how you press down on the Velcro. For example, with my thin socks it seemed there was excessive movement around my heels, but if I angled the Velcro a bit, I could tighten up the heel looseness. If you are concerned about the size, some sizes and colors have free returns.I like how these shoes open up so widely. My spouse agrees with me that they are attractive, and I like how well they go with blue jeans.