Very Nice Shoe -
First of all, let me say I received excellent service from Zappos. Always hesitated to purchase shoes online (especially for my whacko feet), but with a shop like Zappos and a good return policy, it's hard to go wrong. I placed my second order a week after receiving my first. Now on to the shoes...
My only real disappointment was the size. My foot has become a little too wide for the medium width, and this model's next size is X (which is 3E). This turned out to be just a bit too wide, where something in between, like a regular "Wide" would have been a better fit.
Nevertheless, I found that just by tightening the
Velcro straps, and using sole/heel inserts purchased at the drug store, the shoes become quite comfortable with very little slippage.
My original goal was to find shoes that could pass as
dress casual, but still remain comfortable. Once these Propets are fully broken in, I think they'll do just fine.
The
velcro straps are great...my laces keep opening so the straps are perfect for me (obviously, I never learned how to tie laces!). Actually, the straps were too long, which was caused by the fact that I tightened them quite a bit to compensate for the extra width. So for $17, I had a shoemaker trim and stitch the straps, and now the shoes look a lot better.
Would I buy Propets again? Not too sure. Although I'm pleased with the shoes, and they're indeed quite comfortable to walk in, I think I will stick with the two
brands that I consider THE most comfortable shoes in the world (at least for me):
New Balance and
Easy Spirit.
