The 2E was wide enough for my wide feet.  I ordered a half size up from my usual 11.5 as I do for all boots.  They do seem to be sized appropriately.

One strength of the Breeze is the relatively stiff sole. A lot of people like me have foot and toe problems which cause considerable pain.  The Breeze has a stiff (but still flexible) sole that helps with hallux rigidus or limitus (otherwise known as "turf toe")  Compared to my Merrell Moab boots, these are easily twice as stiff.

This also helps on rocky, uneven terrain or when carrying loads.  I would trust the Vasque for light backpacking in dry conditions, on local day hikes, or just walking a couple miles in town.

Also, the Vibram outsole provides decent grip on everything from scree covered trails to wet rock to light snow.  As long as you're not crossing streams or going through wet areas, the lack of Gore-Tex is an advantage.  Gore Tex doesn't belong in warm-weather shoes, IMHO.  I really don't like the stuff in footwear, it doesn't seem to breathe at all, so why pay extra for it?

Styling on the Vasque Breeze is pretty bland, and could use a little updating. But functionally it is exactly what I was looking for; a stiff-soled light duty boot that can be worn for walking, hiking and light backpacking.