A new leather court shoe feels stiff across the toes and at the heel. That's the leather, and it softens with wear.

A week, not a month

  • Wear them around the house for an hour or two a day before a long day out.
  • Wear the socks you'll wear with them.
  • Lace looser across the top for the first few days.

If they still pinch after two weeks, they're the wrong size. Send them back: returns are free for 60 days.