ClarksBradley Vibe mens Oxford

After wearing Rockport World Tour Classics for many years, I tried these Clark's. (I had been disappointed with the drop in quality and comfort and increasing price of the Rockport's in recent years.) I found the Clark's to be very comfortable, with a lighter weight and lower price than the Rockport shoes. The Clark soles were softer and the shoes initially did very well while walking on sidewalks and improved trails. However, after a few months (walking 3 to 4 miles daily) the soles had worn down noticeably, losing all the tread they initially had. At this point traction was very poor on smooth or wet surfaces, to the point of my slipping on multiple occasions. Also, the leather uppers scratched and tore easily. The Clark's did continue to be very comfortable, but the drawbacks noted above convinced me that they were not a good choice for the type of regular walking I was doing.

I typically wear an 11.5 wide and this "wide" is very tight. I have been wearing daily for about a month and it has not loosened much. Wish I would have gotten a 12W.

Great fit and all day support and comfort

These walking shoes looked like a good bet. But they actually look ridiculous, with the shoe tips sticking high in the air. Returned them without trying how they fit.