They hit me very little on the left foot at first until they took the shape of my foot. They are tight at the ankle but normal at the sole. They are excellent, very sturdy sole and supportive for the feet and walking. No comparison to cheap boots. I still wear them at work and I am a waitress. After 2 months, they stopped hitting my left foot and giving me sores since the material softened. I like them a lot and I highly recommend them!