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4.5
Buying nice shoes are always a chore for me, it seems like you always must sacrifice comfort for something too stiff that falls apart quickly. In my normal life I almost exclusively wear sandals or sneakers. These shoes bridge that gap almost perfectly. They are nice enough to wear in a business casual environment, and even with a suit for job interviews. However, unlike your average pair of dress shoes these feel supremely comfortable, just like a good pair of walking or running shoes. They fully support your foot, the shoes are super high quality and non-slip, and they are completely waterproof.The first day I wore them it was pouring rain, I had to step through puddles and just generally get soaked all over, and these kept my feet perfectly dry. I am a pretty big, 300+ lbs around 6' tall, and these are some of the most comfortable shoes for walking around. These feel just as good, if not better than the new balance walking shoes I purchased, but I can wear them to work. Even after being on my feet all day these shoes still feel comfortable and reduce pain and strain better than any others I have worn.The fit can be tricky for me, since I have wide feet, 4E width, and even then, a lot of 4E shoes sometimes feel too small. These slid on perfectly and have enough room in the toes to give my feet room to move and breathe, while at the same time conforming and not letting them move around inside the shoe. I order these along with Rockports to test and the second I tried these on I knew the Rockports had to go back. The Rockports used to be my go-to shoe, but lately the materials seem to have taken a hit, and the sole material is light and cheap, and it seems to wear quickly. These Dumhams are the complete opposite. They are dense and feel like they will last forever.The only thing these won’t be good for is a very formal occasion, if you are wearing a tuxedo or attending something really classy then you are probably stuck with those stiff shiny shoes everyone hates, unless you plan to spend upwards of $350 for the good stuff. For anything else from business casual to suits, these fit great, feel great, and can keep you on your feet all day with no discomfort. Buy them and thank me later.
