I love these Clarks Womens Emily Mabel Round Toe Mary Jane shoes. I bough them to match and wear with my skirts and dresses at the office. I'm lucky enough to live where I'm able to wear my favorite dresses to work several times a week. These shoes were comfortable right out of the box, with no chafing and no need to break them in. I used the size guide and it worked perfectly. The velcro is not only much better than messing with a buckle while leaning over putting them on or taking them off, but the strap comes from underneath then goes down, so you generally leave the strap in place, adjust for slipping the shoes on, then tighten. I will say be ready to have the heels added to if like me, you love these shoes so much you wear them outside the office for walks downtown as well. The heels are the perfect height by the way. I hope these shoes remain available for a long time. I wear them so much, I might want a second pair. Would I recommend these to a friend? Absolutely! Please get them before they're gone! And imagine what a CUTE Christmas gift they'll make!