These have been broken in a bit, so they’ve started to soften up, but they still have plenty of room to mold to your feet! The vegetable tanned babas start out very stiff and get more supple over time. The color also darkens as they’re worn - see photo with comparison of brand new pair vs very worn-in pair. This pair is in between and will darken a lot more with time and wear. Please see size chart. (These are also good for men who have a more narrow foot. They were worn by a man who wears a men’s US size 9 shoe, but has feet on the slightly narrower side.)