By some coincidence, as is true of another reviewer, I, too, take a 12 EEE. Unlike, many of the shoes reviewed on Amazon, these are cut to American expectations  for the size. It is a comfortable fit, allowing for both thicker crew type sox and thinner dress style. With the latter, it is a roomy but comfortable fit. Shoes are sturdy but will not be tested on difficult surfaces or in bad weather since I intend them for casual use under artificially controlled conditions. They look good in a quasi-moccasin fashion and a taupe leather which is generally associated with that style. I think they will please those who intend use under similar conditions but cannot speak to their endurance under conditions of greater difficulty.