Wearing them around the house to break them in that day, just rubbing everywhere (pinky toe, top of big toe). The canvas isn't really creasing naturally with wear, more random folding in causing the rubbing. Insole isn't bad though. I wear a 10.5, bought a 10.5. Fit great when standing. I guess for $5 if they break in properly they'd be ok, I was just pissed about the rubbing.