I have been buying Propet hiking shoes size 8.5 5E as my favorite shoe for over 7 years. These were the best shoes I have ever owned in my 59 year life. I was born with a club foot. I've had multiple surgeries in my life. My shoes always wore outwards because I could never find an 8.5 5EEEEE. I would sort out a pair of shoes every month (and I work at a desk). A diabetic brought me to Propet. What a blessing until last year or so. They are garbage now, something is wrong. They don't fit and feel tight. I contacted the company with my concerns over 30 days ago and have not received a response. Obviously something went wrong at Propet. I don't know whether this is due to a lack of quality control or a change at the Chinese manufacturer. What I do know for sure is that unfortunately I will never recommend Propet shoes again. Now I wear sandals (not appropriate for the Idaho winter weather).