DunhamMen's Captain Boat Shoe

They sewed the damn shoe laces into the back of the shoe. Now in order to switch to the type of laces I prefer I have to cut the original laces so that I can put the ones I like in. I'll wait for a bit before I do that but this is not starting off well.What even worse is they didn't even make the laces even before sewing the lace into the back end of the shoe so on one foot the lace is a solid 6 inch longer on one side. I can get past this for a comfortable shoe but it's a severe annoyance that when I do replace the laces that I cannot run them the way they were intended to go...Stupid move on the manufacturers part. They got 2 stars so far because they fit like they are supposed to but still really annoyed about the laces being sown in....

I've had these shoes before and I loved the comfort and fit, but this model has some serious problems. Firstly, the shoe has a serious design flaw. The laces are sewn in place and not replaceable! The laces wrap all the way around the heel, as a real moccasin would, but they are sewn in at the heel. If your lace wears out, as mine did, the shoe is worthless. The first time this happened, New Balance was kind enough to replace the shoe. The second time, the shoe was pretty well worn out, so I just bought a new pair. That's when I discovered the second problem. After only wearing the shoe a week (a week!) the leather ripped out along the stitching near the base of the tongue on the left shoe. OK, no problem, I returned the shoe to Amazon and got another pair. The 2nd pair popped a stitch at the same place on the right shoe BEFORE I GOT THE SHOE ON MY FOOT!! Just opening up the shoe caused a tear. Now I have to return the second pair too, this time for a refund.It looks like NB is having some manufacturing problems, (you can see how some stitching is off a tiny fraction, actually weakening the leather by crossing the pre-punched holes where pieces are stitched together) so as much as I liked this shoe when I first bought it several years ago, I won't be buying it again anytime shoe.

These Dunham Captain boat shoes retail for $120 and I paid less than $40 here on Amazon. So, that's good. The shoes are actually very good quality with excellent functionality. The fit is as expected and it wears like a comfortable tennis shoe. The sole is non-slip rubber and it grips great. I spent 7 days on my boat in wet conditions right after buying these shoes and they preformed like a champ. The leather is water-proof. The shoe will not get water-logged. The nylon vents (light brown areas) allowed for water drainage (I did walk in the water a few times just to see how they functioned). There's also what New Balance calls a "rollbar" in the heal. Basically, it provides stability to prevent your ankle from rolling right or left.. oddly, I found this feature very beneficial. When you're walking on a slipper surface, your ankles can do funny thing. This rollbar functions from below your heel... it's not like an ankle brace, but it works great. So the design and functionality is excellent. I'm not sure about the quality since I've only owned them for about a month. They're made in China. If New Balance made them in the USA (like the 990s), I would've given these shoes 5 stars.

For casual footwear these shoes check every box I can imagine. They look nice, they fit well, they're quite possibly the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned, they appear to be constructed of a very fine material that should last quite a while if other reviews can be trusted. After wearing my first pair I reordered another pair after about two weeks. I may very well even buy another pair. I'm also going to do some research to if see if this company makes other types of shoes. Their company name would indicate they have been making shoes and boots since the 1800s. For what it's worth I am 78 years old and I have been fighting foot pain for years. I was able to wear these shoes out of the box without socks immediately with no foot pain whatsoever. They are a wonder!

Stylish, super comfortable and surprisingly rugged, I wore these on a seven day whitewater rafting trip through the Grand Canyon (280 miles, 180 rapids, including the dreaded 'Lava Falls" rapids) - then wore them 'most everywhere in North-central Arizona.Was surprised at how well they drained and dried - and remained pliable.They 'spiffed up' right back to nearly new with just a little cleaning and a couple of coats of polish.I'm a triple-E or even quad-E width. These fit perfectly, so for those with w i d e feet, these are a real find. Still very comfortable. Often wear them with no socks, so I use a foot spray to eliminate foot odors (and that strategy works fine). Highly recommend.

What an awesome, high-quality, comfortable shoe. I can't say I've been able to say that for the past decade or so -- it seems most shoes are only built to last about three months before they fall apart.I have enormous feet and - as I'm sure anyone reading this for that very reason understands - it is difficult to find stylish, comfortable shoes for everyday wear.If you have a large, wide food -- look no further. This shoe not only fit me perfectly out of the box, it was nearly 100% perfectly comfortable with minimal break-in (just under a week with minimal wear), and looks great to boot. The soles are thick enough to offer great support, but not thick and awkward enough that they look like clunky orthopedic clown shoes.This shoe looks great with slacks and would fit in a dressy or casual environment. I'll be picking up a spare set out of fear that they stop making them.PROS:•Great Fit for Wide Feet (4E)•Quality Construction•Comfortable for All-Day Wear / Walking•Doesn't Look Like a Boat on Your Foot (round-toe shoes in large sizes tend to look comical)CONS:•Stiff Heel for the First Week (I taped my heels under my socks to minimize blisters; heel seems to have broken in within 4 days)•Toe is Rounded (I prefer squared toes for style reasons, but this still looks nice)

Would prefer it slipped on easier but good considering price. Quite happy to find a shoe that was actually 6E, a true extra wide. Can hold an insert.

Love these shoes and fit perfectly with my wide feet!!!

I wear orthodics and love the fact they fit into these shoes

Awesome shoes. Fit perfectly !

Très satisfait !