Ecco Men's Helsinki 2.0 Apron Toe, 10-10.5

Even though the title says the last dress shoe you’ll ever buy, this is actually my 2nd pair of ECCO dress shoes. My last pair was purchased at a retail store in 2007 (yes 18 years ago) I wore them 4 days a week for years, they looked as good and were as comfortable as the day I bought them. The leather quality, durability and and attention to detail are superb, they never fell apart or needed repaired. The only signs of wear were on the toe cap (from normal wear and tear) and heel (me being lazy and stepping on the back of the shoe to take it off). I had no reason to buy another pair, that was until my new puppy decided It was time to retire them, and chewed the upper a few months ago, even then I still wore them. After a lot of research I liked the look of the Helsinki. ECCOs fit true to size. I bought the same size but they have been snug but I figured it was because my old ones were worn in over the years. However, they have not loosened up in almost 2 months and the top of my foot has been sore from how tight they are. Hoping they break in, I still wear them a few days a week. This very morning I went to put them on and saw the insole says “Dual fit insole”. Curious I took the insole out to find ANOTHER insole that says “remove for wider fit! I immediately pulled it out and slipped it on and it was instant! These are the shoes I remember! So if they are snug, take out the second insole. I’m sure I’ll have these for another 18 years, provided I keep them put away for any four legged friend!