The picture is what the insoles looked like in only 1 week. They slid down the boot and sticky stuff was all over my socks. The boots themselves were the most comfortable steel toe shoes I've ever worn, and the width was great for wide feet. I wear a standard 8 in shoes but like extra room for my toes. There was extra room, plenty of it. If you don't like looser fitting shoes and you opt for a wide, maybe go a half size down? I don't know, they were perfect for me, especially after I got my own insoles in them. Definitely room for thicker socks or double socks if you work outside and it is cold also. Great boot for the price, just make sure you get a good pair of insoles or you'll be miserable!