Hush Puppies Men's Gil Loafers Shoes Review - Comfort Meets Style

I bought these for work, and they work perfectly. It's been a while since I purchased a pair of Hush Puppies (not because of dissatisfaction, but because I have a hard time finding them locally) and I am so very happy with these. They look professional, and fit perfectly. They are extremely comfortable. I will buy these again.

There is so much that can go wrong with the fit and feel, not to mention the look when you haven't seen it in person, and that happens so much, that you have to give it a 5 if it is all OK. I spent a lot of time in the local department stores, where I can try them on, trying to find an under $50, preferably substantially less, shoe of the strap, plain-looking, walking shoe style I prefer, and have been wearing for years, but found just one in my size (usually a 12 W), and it pressed a little too hard on one spot to take a chance on. There were some 13's that were comfortable, but all that extra shoe is clumsy, and not necessary when I can get 12 W's that fit. The last shoe I got of my preferred type happens to be a Dr. Scholl's (Dynastrap) in off-white. In comparison, these black HP's don't have the very thick and rounded interior supports, although there is some (which is separate and removable), and in practice it feels about the same. The HP 12 3E (or EW) is about 1/2" longer inside and 1/4" wider inside than the DrS 12 W. The wider HP makes this the first shoe I have found in ages that doesn't have to expand a bit over the side of the shoe, as it wears in, for my foot to really feel not squashed. That alone is enough for me to want to give 5 stars. The extra half inch inside makes the shoe feel a little clumsy, but I have never gotten into a 11.5 shoe (comfortably), so I am going to skip trying again. The exterior of the HP has a sole that is a 1/4" all the way around larger than the body of the shoe, while the DrS is even, or beneath the body. That makes the HP actually about an inch longer (1/2 inside + 1/4 +1/4) than the DrS, and so clunkier. However the pleasantly accommodating extra interior width of the HP more than compensates.The leather body of the HP, at the roll seam where it joins the top, is very near the toe, where the DrS is back 3/4' from the toe, making the HP look even larger than it already is. However, I am not sensitive about the immensity of my shoes. I am just mentioning it for those of you with teeny feet, who are dainty. The HP's are super light. The DrS have to be twice the weight. I don't particularly care, but HP makes a point of it, and it is obvious when you pick up the shoe. It is the interior of the sole that is difference. The actual feel of the body of the shoe, and the stitching, seems more substantial than the DrS. The HP has one strap instead of two, a look that I like, but a type which I have not seen in the stores around here. I think two straps make it more adjustable to your foot. However the HP is already close enough to my foot that the one strap seems to do. To get the strap properly snug, you need to be standing, and pull the sides of the shoe together with one hand while pulling the strap tightly over the Velcro with the other. I am hoping these HP's will hold up well over time, and make the extra price I paid worth it, but of course I have no idea. They look like they would. Only the black, from Amazon itself, were as little as $6 over my price limit.

I "used to buy" only Rockport shoes because of their light weight and quality, however that seems to have all changed. I bought these because I've always liked the "original" Hush Puppies, which had those very soft gum bottom and figured I give the company a try. However, not finding those anymore, I found these and decided to give them a try. They are very light weight and appear well made too. I main reason I chose this style was because of their Velcro straps.I normally wear a size 9 1/2, however, I had previously ordered two pairs of Rockports, size 9 1/2, and couldn't even get them on my feet and had to return them. So when I ordered these Hush Puppies I "figured" I must need to order size 10. It turned out that "size 10" Hush Puppies were TOO BIG so, once again, I had to return them. However, at least Amazon lets you simply exchange them for a different size. Unlike Rockport, that will only refund the purchase, less shipping, and make you create a whole new order, just for a different size.I received the size 9 1/2 replacement and while they STILL SLIGHTLY TOO LARGE, fit well enough, since I'm just too lazy to send them back now for a size 9. However the important thing to be aware of here is the great discrepancy in sizing, not only between manufacturers, but, even between different styles of the SAME BRAND. Now I completely confused and no longer know WHAT SIZE shoe I wear. I even used those size measuring instructions around on the net, but according to them, I wear a 9 1/2....so who's wrong?

I bought this shoe because my feet swell a great deal during the day, so I was looking for a shoe with Velcro fastening that would be easy to adjust during the day. I have used these shoes extensively for over two months and they were easy to break in and for me, they were quite comfortable.These shoes are comfortable and were easy to adjust for comfort during the day. They were easy to put on and take off.Generally speaking the shoes have a good look. I do not like the large leather flap used to secure the shoe. Aesthetically, the bulky strap is not appealing. A narrower strap or multiple straps would have accomplished the same purpose and would be a great deal more appealing to the eye.At this point in my life, I need the comfort and have to forego the style and fashion statement being made. So these shoes accomplished their purpose. They were comfortable and easy to put on and take off.

Bought these for my 89 year old father who had stopped wearing dress shoes because he no longer found them comfortable so he started wearing sneakers but he is no longer able to tie them and he never liked the look of them. So glad I decided to get these hush puppies for him. He loves the look and feel of them! He finds them very comfortable and easy to get on and off. Money well spent, we’re very happy with this purchase.

I especially like that they come in extra wide sizes