My husband has big feet so he's always been uncomfortable in shoes. ( I've never spent this much money on sneakers before) but the reviews seemed like it was worth the chance. He loves theses shoes! ( and doesn't even know what they cost) the first thing he did was the bent toe test ( where you stand so your heels are up) no delegation on materials ( the rubber and leather) also we live in Vermont and they use horrible liquid salt on the ground and there is no residue on the shoes ( he does wipe them just in case because he loves them) best shoes ever ( need women's size chart too):)