It’s not very comfortable on the front strap. Again I was concerned about the clam holding up under pressure. I usually wear a 9 in slides. I received several compliments on this pair of flats and it is the perfect black shoe to dress up for an event. Of course there was no masks. I wear a size 10 or medium consistently, but I ordered a large, and I’m glad I did, because it fits like a glove. I am not sure if it is real leather, but it is soft and nice to the touch. We put our rack on the door which closes our boiler, so at the top, due to its measurements, we have not much space for shoes that protrude. This downgrades the elegance of their look. i am a baker and i work on my feet 16 hours each day i am in the bakery.