****** - Verified Buyer
4.5
Liked very much.I have very wide feet and need more like 3www, and these just were too small for me.I bought a pair of Eastland 8W shoes last year, and they never did stretch out Still way tighter than I like. Should have returned them at the time. This fall I got a 9W. Pretty comfortable. Wanted a darker color, but the light tan was all they had in stock in my size.Runs a bit small.Very comfortable and casual shoe.Perfect fit, lovely look. Very happyI really wanted a pair of boat shoes (like Sperry's), because I'd heard they were really comfortable, but I didn't want to spend a whole lot of money on them. These were the cheapest ones I could find, but I was kind of hesitant about the whole off-brand Sperry's thing, because I thought they might not be AS comfortable. I considered just buying the more expensive brand, but my boyfriend talked me into taking a chance on these.They arrived within the right time frame, they fit perfectly, and they were/are very comfortable! However, like all shoes, they did need to be broken in; the backs of the shoes ended up leaving really painful cuts on my ankles, but I put Band-Aids over them and kept wearing them, and after about a week they were broken in completely (though I had to continue wearing the bandages another week or so because of the cuts). The inside of the shoe is extremely comfortable because the cushion rises to support the arch of the foot, which is wonderful. The only other complaint I have is that they seem to get dirty really easily. I had only been wearing them a week and the backs of the shoes were grayish. However, I think it's because I got them in such a light color (I ordered tan), but regardless, they're not too hard to clean.Overall, I'd recommend them. They're really comfy and I hardly ever wear any other shoes now, and I'm considering buying another pair in the darker brown color.I purchased these shoes for my granddaughter as part of her school uniform. Most of the girls in her class wear this type of boat shoe but usually get Sperry's which run $80. or more. The Eastland shoe look almost identical to the Sperry but does not have the boat sole. However, I like several features about the Eastland model better. The lining offers much more cushioning; the footbed has more cushioning; the laces are not rawhide and stay tied better than the Sperry's laces; and the shoe is just a little wider which is better for my granddaughter. The leather is high quality and the workmanship is excellent. Overall, this shoe is a great value for the money, and I would highly recommend it!Love them.!!!
