I had a pair of Clark shoes that were very similar in style to this one.  I had them for 7 years, wearing them almost daily during the fall/winter months.  I loved them so much, and was heartsick when they finally wore out.  I looked online to find something similar and these are almost identical.  Clark shoes are so sturdy, yet still very stylish.  As a teacher, I am on my feet all day, and these shoes can be worn all day with no problem!  They run true to size and width and I highly recommend this particular style for comfort. I am hoping I can get another 7+ years out of this shoe also, so I am giving it a 5 star rating!  :)