Men's Eddie Bauer Departure Chukka

Comments about Travex|Men|Shoes Men's Eddie Bauer Departure Chukka:

I've found that men's shoe sizes are all over the place depending on manufacturer. To help other shoppers - I wear either a 9 or 9.5 and sometimes Wide. In Eddie Bauer (and J&Murphy) I wear 9. Others, including athletic shoes, I wear 9.5 and even have a pair of hiking boots that maybe should have been 10.
As for this shoe - when I first tried it on I thought maybe the fit was too tight and almost sent it back. A day or so later tried it again and thought it not so bad. Glad I did - these are incredibly comfortable, even more so than some of the more expensive shoes that I own. The color is a little off from the photo - they are a tinge lighter with a whisper of brown. Very nice and have become one of my fav shoes to wear.

Comments about Travex|Men|Shoes Men's Eddie Bauer Departure Chukka:

Ordered and received a size 12. Way too small.

Comments about Travex|Men|Shoes Men's Eddie Bauer Departure Chukka:

Probably as comfortable as any shoe I've put on straight out of the box. The suede is butter-soft and the sole is grippy. Like any new shoe/boot I haven't walked too far with them yet and had a slight rough spot on my ankle, but that quickly broke in. Will be touring Paris and London in a few months and these should do the trick.

Comments about Travex|Men|Shoes Men's Eddie Bauer Departure Chukka:

the insoles are not smooth but with dotted texture, I am not sure what purpose it serves. I have to buy another replacement insoles that cost me $15.