Tsubo Altana Men's Shoe : Keep Your Downtown Dogs Happy

I've been a big fan of Tsubo shoes since I first learned of the company about five years ago. Love the style, love the fit. My ardor has only increased with their casual Vibram-soled urban hikers.

Of course, Tsubo doesn't advertise their Vibram-soled shoes as hikers; they're all about fashion. I think of them that way because the grippy, sluiced soles give me the thickness and cushioning I want and the stability I need on slippery, wet sidewalks.

I walk everywhere, but I refuse to trek around town in hiking shoes. I'm more stylish than that. Currently, the Altana is my every day shoe. The uppers combine suede nubuck, mesh, and leather in a hip, retro athletic shoe design. The soles are sturdy enough that I can walk for miles without my feet complaining. I like that the cushy insoles are removable so I can insert my full-length custom orthotic.

The Altana shoes fit great. I have pretty wide feet (D, sometimes EE), so I like the straight cut of the shoe. The toe box is sort of squared off -- but with rounded "corners." Best thing is they make my big feet look thinner and smaller.

Available in black or brown/black, sizes 7 up to 13. (see shopping link below for a great sale on these shoes at Sierra Trading Post.)

Bottom Line: Comfort, durability, and style. What more could I ask for?--E.D. (Jan. 10)

BUY ONLINE: $120, more than 50% off at Sierra Trading Post, click to shop at onlineshoes.com - ask about free shipping, free exchanges

Manufacturer: www.tsubo.com

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