Go One Size Up, Great Boots
Great boots! Now that I returned my usual size of 13 Extra Wide and got pair of 14 Extra Wide the boots feel great. (You can't do a direct exchange for a different size, but the return process went well and I was credited so I could buy a larger size.) At least in my size these seem to run small and some other reviews say the same. Width was great, most comfortable work boots ever, can't feel the steel toe, but length was a little short and my toes were at the end in the 13. The 14 Extra Wide feels great, although there could be slightly less taper in the toe box. Even so, no rubbing or pressure on my toes. Most of the extra width is across the ball of the foot area. I compared these to other work boots and shoes I have, and yes these run small. In fact the 14 Fitville is the same length as my 13 Boiwanma work boot. The Fitville is wider though, and way more comfortable. Included insole was too thin for my liking and tended to bunch up when I put my foot into the boot so I replaced them with spenco total support. Much better. And my size 13 insole fits perfectly. So I recommend ordering at least a half size larger than usual. Other than that I can't say enough about these boots, I love them. Super light weight and comfortable padded collar. They don't squeeze my ankles and I have big ankles. As for durability time will tell. I humbly suggest that Fitville makes a more rugged version of these, with cladding on the toe like it has on the heel, metal eyelets for laces instead of the loops, and a more aggressive tread on the sole. The sole here is more like a tennis shoe but provides great cushion and decent grip. The main feature of these boots is comfort though. Fitville does make a more rugged looking waterproof boot, but I doubt they are as light and flexible as this mesh fabric upper. These boots look great too and could be used as casual footwear. They are suited for many different kinds of work, eg. warehouse, kitchen, construction, security, hotel or even in the office. Just get a pair because they look so good. I will update after a couple of weeks, but I'm really glad I've found these boots. I want to try their other shoes too. So hard to find shoes for big wide feet. Highly recommended.