I chose this shoe because of the reviews on the arches.  I was not disappointed with that.  The toe box is also roomy.  However, since the shoe is a larger 7.5 than I have ever worn before, I think my toes aren't quite in the right position to enjoy the toe box.  Instead, my toes are pinched; since the shoes are made of leather, there isn't any give where my toes are pinching. The shoes do seem well made; although the stiffness makes them seem cheap.  It just isn't right for my feet; my feet aren't wide but my toes are.  I also feel that the insole is too hard at the ball of the foot.