Customer Reviews SKECHERS Crossbar

This was my first pair of Skechers. As an Amazon delivery driver I burn through shoes so I thought I would try a less expensive brand. I ordered a 10.5 EE. The box has a sticker saying "Extra Wide Fit" which usually means 4E. The tongue label does not indicate width though it has "EW" in the product number and the insole says "Extra Wide Fit". So it's not clear if Skechers EE simply run wider than other brands or if this is actually an extra wide (4E) being sold as EE mistakenly. These are advertised as "outdoor" so maybe they are meant to accomodate thick hiking socks. I wish Zappos would start asking us for that feedback: "What type of sock to wear with this shoe?" The size is accurate; my toes feel about where they do in other shoes, though they are a little loose in the heel but that may be related to the width issue. Overall, they are comfortable and sturdy. I feel safe getting in and out of my delivery van and walking/jogging on dry and wet concrete, gravel driveways, and grass. They don't allow much torsion (twisting along the axis) to prevent ankle strain. The insole provides significant cushioning and the heel absorbs a lot of shock. After two weeks of wearing these with two pairs of socks (Hanes X-Temp and Wander Full Cushion) they broke in within a few days but my feet still hurt at the end of the day. Again, that may be due to the width and double-sock thing. The heel tread is wearing down so maybe they are not the best shoes for concrete. And I have to re-tighten the laces once or twice a day despite using a double knot. So overall, I think it's a good shoe but I've had better.

I always order a size 9.5W, which is what I ordered these shoes in. They are wayyyyyyy too wide. In the toe area it feels like the shoe is a 10W or 10 1/2W. I had to wear them to learn the fit is terrible so there's no way to return them now. I might as well give them away.