I have be wear these 300 + day a year for year now - after about 18 month they be pretty tired , so I buy another pair . few other shoe last that long for I . I could swear that they have reduce the external bulk a bit , at least in width , unless my old one just sag with age . I be not talk about the interior fit , which be still generous for width -lrb- and which I need -rrb- , but the width of the sole and therefore the visual appearance . this be a good thing . I highly recommend wear wool sock with these -lrb- reus hiker sock ideal -rrb- . yes , sock and sandal ... ignore the hater ...