I've had this shoe now for some months and have to say I just love this shoe and wear it to death. I'm thrilled to see that the brown shades are back in stock. I don't ordinarily do this, but I bought the shoe in black owing to the fact that the browns that I liked were out and remained such for awhile. Though I took my second choice, I never had a moment's regret. The shoe is just so sassy/classy with a hearkening to a Texas boot with its chunky boot-like heel and slightly upturned toe box. I wear it with slacks, pair it with boot-legged jeans and casual jacket, and love it with opaque tights and a knee-length skirt. I confess, here in the South, the Oxford has not yet hit big and give 'em a season or two, however, when I travel back home to the Northeast, this shoes garners so many compliments and queries as to their make and origin of purchase. I wear my custom orthodics in them, no problem. This shoe fit me out of the box, even with my orthos.

Have these in two colors now. They are so comfortable yet stylish. I like that they are more feminine than some of the others I tried on. I vary from a 7.5 or an 8. The 7.5 fitted me perfectly. I did get a blister first day I wore them but I was wearing thin socks and walked the dog 4 miles! They are nicely broken in now!

Love them! Comfortable even the first time wearing them. True to size. I might have to order another color!

These are pricey but great shoes. I am normally a size 9, and after reading other reviews that suggested getting a half size down, I ordered a 9 and an 8.5. The 8.5 fit great, so the 9 went back. I usually break new shoes in by only wearing them at work, and after about a week of daily office wear, these broke in nicely. They were slightly stiff at first, and the laces were stiff as well, so they tended to come untied, but they are softer now, and the laces have broken in too. They look great as professional as well as casual shoes. They are very high quality, so I don't mind paying more for them. I expect them to last a good long time, and they can be resoled or reheeled as need be.

Wow! This shoe is beautiful. I bought it half intending to send it back, since, even on sale, these shoes are a chunk of change for me. But, after taking the Carson Oxfords out of the box, I can't stand to part with them. They are strikingly attractive, well-made, and yes, comfortable. It is so clear that the higher cost leads to higher quality here. They are much more stylish and feminine in person than they appear in these photos. Go for it! These shoes are worth it.