Interesting that some of you find Northwaves to be too narrow. I consider myself to also have "duck feet", in addition to having hammertoes...so I really need to be able to "splay" my toes out in my shoes. My Northwaves are as comfy as a pair of slippers to me. Much more accommodating in the toe box than my Sidi's or the Specialized shoes I've worn in the past. Perhaps I just have a freak pair of Northwaves that happen to be wide in the toe box...I don't know. I just wish my pair weren't so beat up and worn...otherwise, I would not be looking to replace them.