5 shoes and decided on a size 8 and not the 8. Its basically the size of your smart phone. My biggest gripe is they are so uncomfortable and keep falling off my head all the time. Although the product seems well made they are not worth the price tag. You stated that the shoe is xlarge but it too narrow, incorrect information currently each holding a felt ar5 and fuji gran fondo with ease. Dont forget, what goes on our skin, goes IN our bodies! Besides the pad unfolding I didnt have any issues with it. Didnt even think these were instructions! The wrap-around ankle strap makes the sandals feel secure and its really cute.