PropétMen's Lifewalker Strap Sneaker

Great color and fit. Easy for my son to get on. And the support is wonderful!

My feet love these shoes! I had polio back in 1945 and have used arch supports for the last 60 years. I used to wear lace up shoes and lace them very tight to support my feet. 25 years ago that became painful so I switched to boots - I bought the widest Red Wing books I could find. They supplied enough support, and room for my feet. But then my feet spread out and now I can't find any boots that are wide enough.So I tried these shoes, and they are perfect. They are the widest shoes I could find: EEEEE. I snug up the Velcro strap at the back (near my ankle), and leave the front one loose so it doesn't bind my feet. Now I am walking faster than before, no discomfort at all. I only wear them once a week, when I take a cab to the grocery store, but I think they would continue to be comfortable all day long if that were required.They are much much much easier to put on and take off than the Red Wing boots. The Velcro straps are super easy to use. Anything that makes my life easier is a good thing. :-)I also ordered a pair of the New Balance shoes, using Prime Wardrobe. I only put on one shoe, and could tell that it wasn't wide enough, so I returned them.Prime Wardrobe is a fabulous service. And the Propet shoes are fabulous shoes. Even if I wear them out quickly, which I tend to do, the price is reasonable enough that they are an excellent buy.

This is the first time I have taken the chance and bought a shoe via Amazon. I was a bit hesitant cause you didn't get to "feel" the shoe and immediately ask "a salesperson" for a bigger/smaller/wider shoe like in a brick & mortar store. And the prospect/hassle of a potential return was always in the back of my mind. So, before taking the plunge, I decided to go "old school" and visit some mall shoe stores. First store didn't have the style I was looking for (velcro) and my size & color. Second store - walked in and was "browsing" for at least 5 minutes. Nobody came to see if I wanted assistance - so I walked out. Third store - hundreds of shoes/boxes stacked on shelves - men's, women's, kid's, dress, athletic, casual. But not a person in sight to assist for the shoe I was kinda looking for. Wasted a good hour, plus my energy & gas.So, with the thought of not liking the shoe for a variety of reasons and having to return it, I gave this Amazon shoe I was looking at a "go." I first went to their 3D "shoe sizing" scan, but was a bit skeptical with the size it recommended cause I always had to buy a larger/wider shoe. I was tempted to buy a 1/2 size larger than what they recommended, but did not. I also read the reviews about cushioning in the sole but again this was a personal thing that you could only judge after trying them on.But the price was OK, and with free delivery, I decided to buy it. After receiving the shoes, I waited till evening, when your feet is larger/swollen from the day's walking, to try them. Tried them with "thin", dress shoe-like socks first. "Surprise!" the shoe fit perfect - not too long, tight or narrow. Next, with the athletic socks, the shoes were also a good fit and in both cases, the insoles had certain cushioning/air pockets near the balls of the toes and on the sides that I think will make walking with this shoe over, e.g. hard concrete sidewalks and mall surfaces much less taxing on the feet.A few concerns. 1) The "tongue" of the shoe is too short - barely longer than the upper velcro strap. As the shoe wears, this may become an issue if the tongue loses its firmness and falls into the shoe to make it harder to get on. 2) The velcro straps seem to be a bit "thin" - I hope it will withstand the many pulls it will take over the life of the shoe. 3) The sole of the shoe, especially at the front, toe-end, is also a bit thin. This probably helps to make the shoe lighter, but as you all know, many times the shoes nowadays fail at the glue joint of the sole at the front toe - or the heel separates. (No such thing as "old school" sewing of the sole to the shoe, unless you're willing to pay hundreds of $$$).So, in conclusion, I am glad I trusted the shoe scan - the shoe fits perfect, but I only give 4 stars cause of the concerns above, and I don't know how long this Made in China shoe will last (I realize this is a function of quality of make & assembly and usage).After actual usage and over the years, I hope to add to this review, as I have done for other products. As I say "most things are good when they are new; the true test of quality is after the passage of time."

I was very nervous about ordering shoes on line, but I had searched and searched locally for good quality walking shoes with velcro straps, to no avail. I ordered these based on the reviews. Good choice. I love them. The toes are just a fraction wider than expected and the heels are just a fraction narrower than expected, resulting in a very comfortable but secure fit. They look good enough to pass as dress shoes if nobody inspects them too carefully. I'm almost afraid to wear them too much. I don't want to wear them out.Update #1: I'm tempted to raise my rating to 5 stars. Everything I said about them before, I still agree with. These are really good shoes for general walking.Update #2: I've worn these shoes for quite some time now, and I only like them better. The soles wear like iron, the uppers are solidly built, the fit is comfortable, even after putting them through many miles. These are my go-to shoes. I wear them for hiking, general walking around, working in my hobby shop and I even sneak them by as dress shoes. I really like the velcro fasteners-so much easier than tieing laces when you start getting a little old and stiff. So I'm upgrading my review to 5 stars.Update #3: Over the past 7 or 8 years I have bought 5 pair. One had a short life because I wore them mountain hiking. That was too much. I just got my 5th pair in. I plan to buy it again.

True to size and quite comfortable. I'm happy with them