I wear bi lateral carbon fiber AFOs and these shoes fit them very well. I typically would wear a lady's size 8 (pre-AFO) but sized up, according to the chart, to an 8.5. The adjustable laces is a good thing for customizing the fit. The zipper moves easily. I had also purchased a pair of the rose gold sneakers. I would definitely recommend the hi top style over the sneaker. For me, the extra height allows the shoe to remain more snugly on my heel, where as in the low sneaker, the heels are ...