I am now at the age where I need to pay attention to my orthopedic health. No more cheap canvas kickers for me. I bought these shoes hoping that they would be a fairly stylish fall shoe that would be good for my grad student lifestyle and casual professional style, walking around my hill-y campus, going to class, teaching class. Unfortunately, I couldn't even get these shoes on my feet. I usually buy a 10W or a regular 11 and I assume that a 40 would be appropriate for a shoe that is generally reviewed as wide. That said, I am noting that the shoes are uncomfortable simply because I couldn't get them on my feet. These shoes are sturdy and a bit heavy with little insulation. They seems perfect for fall, but I'm not sure they'd be good for winter in snowy or icy climates. I would caution women with wide feet who tend to wear one or another size to opt for the bigger size.