I've been wearing these shoes almost exclusively for nearly 10 years. I think I buy a new pair of brown ones and black ones every year. They are the best shoes I've ever owned. I have slightly wide feet and these fit me so much better than any shoe I've tried. They are completely comfortable, look nice and hold up well. I get a lot of compliments on them and I'm completely comfortable wearing them all day, day after day. These are the perfect shoes for me, and I think others with slightly wide feet will love them, too. I'm 6', 10.5 shoe size - pretty average American size with slightly wide feet at the balls. I don't like having my toes scrunched up like a lot of Italian shoes. Everyone loves Rockports - I find these to be a bit more roomy and more comfortable.