I got the wide because my feet spill over the sides on regular converse. Took very little breaking in. They fit just fine. Gel insoles felt strainge at first do to them being slippery on my feet, I got used to it. I use them for plain clothes work, gym and riding my motorcycle. Entire shoe, especially the toe cap feels extremely durable. Thick canvass. No immediate signs of wear from shifting with the shoe.