Skechers Men's Cottonwood Elks

I have trouble finding shoes that fit, I usually get blisters on the tops of my hammer toes and on my pinky toe from wide feet. I am 6'3" 240 pounds, have hammer toes, high arches, wide feet (so I ordered size 12EEE). I just started a new job as a Waiter/Server at a new restaurant and Manager, so I put a lot of miles on my shoes, on wet greasy floors, and if my feet hurt, I get grumpy, which means I lose tips or don't want to work as much or as hard. It is very important to me that my shoes are good, to keep me in a happy mood and make me want to work more hours. And I have owned some very expensive shoes from handmade Danner boots, Cole Haan, Rockport, Salomon and Dansko to name a few, so I have no problem buying very expensive shoes. These Skechers Cottonwood Elks are very comfortable right out of the box! They are very roomy all over and have a large toe-box for my hammer toes. I got no blisters even on day one. (I did try a trick I learned from hiking: I wore thin nylon socks against my skin,or women's' nylons can work, and a thick sock outside.....this prevent blisters even in new shoes or long hikes). I like how stable these shoes are and how well they grip! They are very comfortable but also give me confidence with the large sole and good slip-resistant tread. I was extremely impressed with these shoes on day one. I also bought some Dansko Walkers which cost $140, and there is no doubt the Dansko are a more quality shoe and worth the money (more stable, form-fitted, less squishy and appear they will last much longer), these Skecher Cottonwood Elks are an extremely good shoe and I would highly recommend them!!!

Comfortable and cheap.

I am a woman buyer and these shoes seem like they will be a good work shoe for me. I work on my feet all day on concrete floors in a retail backroom. They are comfortable when I first put them on but as the day goes on and my feet start to swell, I can feel the hardness of the shoe. It's not a cushy insole, and of course there's no padding anywhere else. I think I'll need to add additional insoles to make them comfortable for 8 hours of pounding my feet.EDIT: Four months later and I'm on my second pair. I did have to use additional insoles to make them bearable for all-day wear, and will add them to this new pair. The inside lining on the back of the heels wore through, which wore through my socks as well. The top of the shoes creased, but the soles and seams are still solid, so they protected my feet from outer hazards pretty well. This is with 40+ hours a week of heavy duty use. If you'll use them for heavy use like I do, if you can swing the cost, I would recommend buying two pairs and alternating them from day to day.

I work a hotel all day long. They are very comfortable and look good. Love the Wide shoes. I need to water proof them for winter soon.

Very comfortable

Purchased for husbands job as he needs waterproof and slip resistant shoes. Fits to size and we have re-ordered these many times. Cushioning on the inside lasts about 6-7 months.

This is an outstanding pair of shoes, by every measure. At this price it almost seems like stealing. I'm only a month in at this point, so long-term durability can't be measured. Otherwise, I'm very happy.Size:. The length (10.5) and width (3E) are perfect.Quality: Seems terrific, especially since these are not heavy shoes.Cosmetics: Subtle, perhaps far from cutting edge styling, but attractive. Low-gloss look to the uppers, the soles don't dominate the styling, and the overall look is perfect for my business-casual work environment.Comfort: Five stars. These are on my feet for just over 10 hours per day, logging around 10k steps, and I have no complaints.Anti-Slip: Perfection, and great confidence. This is one of the reasons I bought these shoes, and I couldn't be happier. I walk in downtown San Francisco - to and from public transportation - and encounter every type of urban surface imaginable - cement, wood, asphalt, tile, manhole/utility covers, etc. Some of these can be treacherous, but these shoes handle wet conditions wonderfully.My only complaint is that they're not offered in other colors. I would happily buy one or two pairs in brown.

I bought these to replace my Sketcher Mariner style shoes I have before but could not find. These are nice enough shoes, but just not as nice as the Mariner model. They fit okay, but a bit loose and for some reason it feels a bit unbalanced when walking in them. I thought I would adjust over time, but it still feels awkward.I ended up finding the model I had before (I did not know it was called a Mariner) and just ordered a pair of them yesterday. They did not come in black, but if they fit like the ones I had before, it's worth the trade off.