http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JEWYEO/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_0 from Amazon, and found them a bit tight across the wider part of my foot. So, I decided to try the Salomon 2013 Men's XA PRO 3D Ultra CS WP WIDE Trail Running Shoe, which is the "WIDE" version of the same model. I waited for them to arrive before sending the first ones back just so I could ecompare them. When I tried them on, I didn't notice a difference in how they felt from the "regular" pair that I had originally received. I measured ALL of the dimensions of both versions that I received and found them to be EXACTLY the same in EVERY way. I can only guess the following:
1. The first pair that was sent to me was a wide version that was accidentally put into a box labelled for the "regular" model of the shoe (probably not the case, given the fact the wide version costs much more for some reason)
2. The second pair (the WIDE version) was actually a 'regular' version of the model that was accidentally put into a box marked for a wide version (but there was a tag attached to this pair that actually said "WIDE" on it, so I think this even less probable than scenario 1).
I ended up sending both pairs back. I don't think my feet are that wide. I went through the trouble of measuring them formally, and found that my feet were a D(med/standard) width size. I do have a bit of a high arch, but I am not sure that has much to do with the width issue). Too bad, as these are pretty cool looking sneaks.
I don't know what the real story is from the above. I can tell you that I was charged $25 more for the "wide" version though, which I would have (not so) gladly paid had the "wide" version actually been ANY wider (and therefor more comfortable) than the regular version.
I give 3 stars because I am not saying anything that I consider positive or negative, due to the fact that I am left so perplexed by this whole situation. The shoes seem well-constructed, which speaks well of them, and they do look good too. I had to pay to ship back the wide pair as they were not directly from Amazon. At the end of this whole experience, I am out a bunch of time and $10 for shipping. What fun!
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Owned a previous iteration of this shoe in this size (11E) that was great. This feels like maybe just a tad too much room in the toe lengthwise, but I'm betting a 10.5 would be close to too short...anyway, not the fault of the shoe I'm just a tweener.Even so, the shoe is very supportive. Lace "system" is very convenient and allows good even support with very little fuss.
I believe I may pick up a second pair so I can alternate them and hopefully get more life out of both pair.
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