I have always bought Saucony or Nike but after Nike changed their last (the mold that shoes are made on) several years ago and they have become non-starters. I have a wide foot and high arch/instep. In the past I was able to use the B/Medium width in most Sauconys but after developing a bunion, the B width is just not enough. It's hard to find Sauconys in the store in wide. I need to have the cobbler stretch my bunion spot and this doesn't really work on synthetics so I've been searching for a shoe in leather. Finally found Saucony in the EE width in leather. So glad I didn't believe the bad reviews that said the wide is no different. It is wider, but doesn't suffer from the slop factor of many wide orthopedic brands I've tried. Delighted to say, after bunion stretch procedure I am in heaven! The bonus for bunion sufferers is that the stitched reinforced areas of the show pretty much stay clear of the big toe joint area. There is one on top of the joint which can get uncomfortable after wearing for several hours but, it's still the best fitting shoe I have found in 2 years of searching. I'm hopeful this will break in. This shoe is completely compatible with orthotics after removing the insole.