I wanted a sturdy pair of causal shoes that would also be supportive, since my knees and hips have all weakened as a result of my pregnancy. These shoes have really fit the bill. Very comfortable, although I wish they had a bit more arch support.

As far as fit, they seem true to size length-wise (I'm a size 8) but are a little wide. This is compensated by tightening the laces, but if you have narrower feet that might be a problem.

My only major complaint is the toe of the shoe has textured rubber that tends to catch dirt in the grooves. I've tried brushing it out with a toothbrush to no avail. I'm sure some bleach could take care of the problem, but I don't want to accidentally stain the canvas.

Overall, the construction is solid and I imagine they will last for at least a couple years.