I bought a pair of these shoes in black and dark brown, both size 9, width 3E, for my father who has swelling in his ankles due to a heart condition. We tried these shoes in the XX (5E) and X (3E) models. I was surprised to see a slight difference in width between the 3E and 5E so we went with the 3E and returned the 5E. The shoes are easy to slip on and off, can be zipped up with one hand and are more streamlined than other X-Wide shoes, allowing them to be worn with dress pants but also pair well with shorts. or jeans. My dad said they're comfortable, ready to wear, and don't require a break-in period. The soles are a bit foamy but offer enough traction. My dad likes them and wears them so I am happy with my purchase and will likely buy more as they wear out over time and need replacing.