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They sell hundreds do styles, and have never been all about the frump, it's just that that's what you'll mostly see in the stores that carry them.\n\nThey make several different lines, and your foot isn't going to like all of them, but that very characteristic makes them good choices for people with problem feet. Most of their basic shoes come in a wide length and width range. Finding what suits you best can be a challenge, though. 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The first ones were comfy but not good quality. They had a hole in the sole and another one in the upper after two summers (didn't wear them in the winter).\nBought the Italian ones to replace them. The uppers on them are amazing and still look like new. Unfortunately, I again wore through the sole (took two summers again) and the repair made the shoes too tight for my feet, so I can't wear them anymore.\n\nI then bought two pairs of Astorflex to replace them and I'm not looking back. The quality is way better than the standard Clarks. Granted, they are also more expensive, but not by a considerable factor.\n\nThe Italian Clarks still hold a place in my heart and I'm not able to let them go yet. Maybe my feet will shrink with age, who knows... 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