My roommate purchased these and usually wears a 9 1/2 but got these in a 9. Snug fit at first but stretched a touch and are perfect. He's super happy with them though he's already beat them up a bit.

Overall, I'm quite pleased with these shoes. This is my first pair of chukkas, so based on the vast majority of reviews on others, I ordered a half size smaller than normal (9 instead of 9.5). I'm glad that I did. While my pinky toe is definitely not swimming in free toe box space, a half-size larger would have made the shoe too long. Comfort-wise, the shoes feel like a quite comfortable pair of dress shoes. Not something I'd have a problem walking a substantial distance in. The leather is a very nice color, though the first steps I took in the shoes led to a slight lightening where the leather bends on the top. I had no intention of keeping these shoes in pristine, unblemished condition, so this doesn't bother me. Overall, quite a nice shoe.

Nice shoe, not very comfortable. The heel lacks curve so when the shoe bends, it squeezes the back of foot. Still trying to break it in, but I have same pair from another brand without the issue.

I loved the looks of this boot - before it fell apart within 3 months. I'm in college and I got them to dress up the every-day polo and jeans look and I've received many compliments on them. The leather really is not polish-able which is fine considering it's definitely a casual boot, but what really bothers me is how fast the rubber wore off the bottom of the sole - exposing the wood - and the individual wood layers peeled off. If I could buy an identical boot with better craftsmanship I would, but I can't risk buying another pair knowing how fast they fall apart. If you want to wear them once every week or two they'll be fine, but not an every day boot. Within a couple months my mother told me they looked like poor farmer boots, opposite of what I was going for. I've got a pair of brown Timberland chukkas that I've had for 2 years, that are waterproof, and still look new. These are more stylish, I really wish they had lasted.

Alright, I know people are saying the sole is cheap and breaks/cracks. I almost agree but mostly disagree because the sole is wood and the Vibram rubber under the shoe has held out, for me at least, for a while. I wore them constantly during the winter, walking through snow, salt, and dirty slush along the curbs. That was a total of about 4.5 months and only now has the Vibram sole finally started to give way along the back corner of the heel (it hasn't quite reached the wood yet). Albeit, I alternated between another shoe, I wore it every other day and every other day for 4 months is quite a lot! Thus, I can safely say that the sole is, in fact, pretty durable, not as much compared to, let's say, Red Wing's, but quality nonetheless. The leather is very nice and tough (I own boat shoes from Sebago -- their leather quality is awesome!) and I have scratches here and there, but it's no big deal because the boots have a nice worn look. The insole can have better cushioning, but I never had any discomforts with it even though I'm slightly flat footed. But what takes the cake for these boots are the looks and style. It's so incredibly aesthetically pleasing. I have worn it so much, made creases on the sides, scratched up the leather all the way around, but I'm still receiving compliments on how good they look. I'm not even kidding. They just look so nice with mostly any kind of jeans and pants as well. I would absolutely recommend these boots and Sebago shoes in general to anyone.

For those of you with EE-size feet who walk on the outsides of your feet and need a cushioned, stable shoe, this is the absolute best shoe you will find. I had the previous model (855) and was distraught when the size and width configuration had sold out across the Internet. Mesh shoes (typically running shoes) don't work for people like me because my feet bulge out over the sides, and this material is the only thing that does work. The stability is excellent, and orthotics work great with them. If you have the 855 and are hesitant to try the 856, or if you're completely new to these shoes, please try them. There really are no drawbacks, and I couldn't be more pleased with the service I received from Zappos! I'll bet this won't be the last pair of MX856s you'll be ordering!

These are great shoes, very comfortable and provide great support. They are also well ventilated and my feet stay cool. Zappos does a great job. I ordered the shoes in the evening and had them on my doorstep the next day at 3:00 pm...and that was with the free ground shipping! This is unbelievable. Why would I ever spend time in a store when I can get this great service at home? And it's nice to know I can send these shoes back in 365 days if I needed to. I'll only buy from Zappos!

I've been wearing the mx856 for the past 2-3 weeks. These sneakers provide the most stability of any shoe I've ever worn! This is especially helpful when riding the subway or standing for an extended period of time. Incredibly, all of my lower back pain disappears when I'm wearing these shoes! I ordered the mx856 in 11.5 4e based on my previous shoes- the 1011. Unfortunately, the mx856 feels bigger lengthwise.

Shoes are okay. Good, but not great. Maybe not for what I paid. Not really a reflection on Zappos (they rock) vs New Balance. The shoes are good, but maybe not as great as other reviewers have said. I have weird feet that I need good walking shoes for though, wide, very comfy shoes, or my feet cramp and ache. These do the job which most shoes don't, but not perfect by any means.

Great pair of shoes. Very comfortable with good arch support.