The shoes have been delivered in its original box and total unscathed. Falling slightly bigger, probably would have stat 42 41 also fit with me. But with insoles it should work. Shoe is comfortable, especially with wider feet by the extra distance. In the photo is not so easily recognizable - it is sewn on each shoe in front Berein as "Verziehrung" 2 threads. Maybe Not to everyone's taste.