Shoes came packed without a box, but they were not damaged. I ordered through a second option for shipping, so they arrived 2 weeks before the actual date. You can see the glue alongside the shoe, not perfect, but reasonable for the price. Unfortunately, I was following the "Take 1 size bigger IF your foot is wider". My feet are not wide, so I did not take a size bigger, thus it is my fault they do not fit. I will not be sending them back as that would cost me double the price I paid for them. My advice: Always take one size bigger.