Due to the lash on my right foot I need wide comfortable shoes. And these fully meet all requirements. In June 2013 I bought a pair in brown and bones for two cruises/tours. After the trip I made the mistake of wearing them on all occasions and they started getting very dirty, especially on badly washed items. For example, a large lump of fat from a grilled steak. It's not repairable so I had to look for a replacement. I fell in love with them the first time I wore them. They are so comfortable that I don't often wear socks.