As someone who has minor bunion problems on my feet, these shoes actually fit well and are comfortable (I got the wide size). That said, I admit that there are other shoes I have tried that are more comfortable than these (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Rockport-Men-s-World-Tour-Classic-Walking-Shoe/dp/B000EY39EQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Rockport Men's World Tour Classic Walking Shoe</a>&nbsp;comes to mind), but these shoes are still pretty good. Arch support felt good but the sides of the shoe felt tight around my feet. As a result, the shoes felt a lot firmer than I prefer. Although most Rockport shoes require no real "break-in period," these shoes got better as I wore them - the initial firmness softened and now it feels just right. The treads on the bottom of the shoe are very prominent and the shoes grip very well because of it. I would definitely consider buying these again when my current pair wear completely out.