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LaShelle Lee
May 10, 2025
Stylish and Comfortable – Just a Bit Roomy at the Ankles
The Clarks Women's Maye Step Oxford Boots are a beautiful combination of classic style and comfort. I love the look — sleek, versatile, and easy to pair with both casual and dressier outfits. The quality is exactly what you'd expect from Clarks: well-made, supportive, and comfortable for all-day wear.My only minor issue is that they fit a bit loose around my ankles, likely because I have slimmer legs. It’s not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind if you have narrow ankles like I do.Overall, they’re a great pair of boots — stylish, durable, and worth the purchase. I’m still happy with them!
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Very pretty and elegant
They’re very pretty and elegant. I usually wear a size 7 in shoes, but I ordered these in 6.5 and they fit well. The only thing I’d mention is that they’re a bit stiff at the top of the calf, but I’ll update if that changes over time.
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A. Weis
December 21, 2022
Cute but not wide width
I really like everything about them except they are not wide width as advertised.
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Should have gotten my normal size (9M)
Size-wise: I can wear 9M in various styles of Clarks and other brands, such as sandals, flats, sneakers, and round-toe boots. Lately I've been trying various boots where I needed a 9W to accomodate the more almond-shaped toe (for instance, wide calf riding riding boots).So I got the 9W with these. I couldn't tell from the photos whether they were round or more pointy. They felt too clunky, and I kept wanting to put in a light arch support insole for more structure and to snug up the space. That's why I ordered a 9M for comparison. Trying those felt better, and I was able to appreciate how lovely the boots are.I did try the 9M with a different, thin foam insole to give some extra padding, and I woud keep those in there. There is a little height to the heel and the sole could use more structure to accomodate for this; as-is, I found it a bit flat. Overall, as someone who doesn't wear heels or wedges with a steep slope, and I decided that these will be great for dressier outfits.All that said--I have a somewhat wide foot, but I don't wear wide width shoes other than boots. I find them too loose, particularly in the ankle and heel. If you need a true width shoe, I would try the W. If you're in between, like me, I'd suggest going with the M first.Workmanship-wise, I did find some a long thread caught in the zipper pull of one shoe. It had not unraveled from anywhere on the shoe, so I'm assuming it was just a manufacturing thing. A snip with scissors did the trick. Besides that, I ordered the suede version and was happy with the quality.I agree the suede will need to break in and the laces should be loosened. I may even replace the laces with something a bit thinner. But, to me, the shoes felt fine for sitting and walking. I always need gentle ankle support with any shoe that's not evenly flat, so I appreciate the structure of the boot. Perhaps the other leather style is noticably stiffer, based on other reviews...I can see why that could be an issue with the shaft height.
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Cathi S
December 09, 2022
Comfortable but they show wear easily.
A size 10 (what I normally wear) feels a little big, but a plus is I will be able to wear warm socks with them.There is a side zipper that allows me to put on the boots each time without tying.The boots do hit the shin higher than my previous pair of boots did, but I barely notice.I am annoyed with how worn these look after wearing them twice. There are scuff marks on the side, and very visible creases. I wear them while working with children and I bend or crouch down often. My other boots didn't look worn as quickly, and lasted me almost five years.
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Suzanne J. Mobley
November 12, 2025
Great boots!
Instantly comfortable, very sturdy, and classically stylish.
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Junk
Poor quality and hurt my foot so bad
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