While I'm not an old man (yet), I prefer stylistically understated sneakers and walking shoes.  I have a tough time finding walking shoes that are not shaped like an overgrown inverted mushroom with florescent coloring.  So to speak.  :-)  And while I've discovered that with shoes, you just can't buy the cheapest pair out there and expect them fit and wear well, but I don't want to pay an extra $50 or $100 dollars just because some famous basketball player endorses them and is being paid millions to do so. So, I was intrigued when I saw these shoes, the AVIA Men's A339M Walking Shoe, while searching the internet.  So how are they, you may be asking?  Read on.

Pros:
- They are attractive, clean up fairly well when you get some dirt on them, and seem pretty sturdy
- They're lightweight, nicely padded, and the arch support works (for me at least)
- They're all-day comfortable, especially when compared to the shoes they're replacing in my closet
- They are comparatively inexpensive, and cost me just under forty dollars delivered (here on Amazon)
- I usually take either a size 10  or an 11, depending on the manufacturer.  Some of the other reviewers noted that they run a little on the small size, so I ordered 11's, and the length is OK for me.

Con:
- They run a bit narrower than most walking shoes.  I typically wear a "D", or "normal" width, but I'm on the high side of normal.  Some of the reviewers here also noted that these shoes are a bit narrow, but unfortunately, these shoes did not offer a "wide" option here, only an "extra wide", so I ordered the "normal" width.  It turns out that these shoes are a little narrow for me, especially in the toe box.  They do fit me well enough to be reasonably comfortable, but a "wide" size would have probably fit me perfectly.

Overall, these Avia walking shoes are a definite step up (heh heh) from the last several pair of walking shoes I've bought.  I plan on buying another pair when these wear out, provided I can get them in a "wide".  Four stars.