Got these shoes for my husband, who sails Etchells, Mumm 30s, etc, and needed shoes that offered non-marking grippy boat shoes designed for athletic use. And his feet are quite wide.  Sailing shoes from Sperry, Gill, Shark, Harken--each have had deal-breaking drawbacks, but these are a proving a solid (if vividly green), option to neoprene Gill hiking booties. They dry quickly, are comfortable, don't stink, and offer good footing. Hurrah New Balance.