They came yesterday, first thing I did was shower when I got home and out on a clean pair of socks, I don't know how, but removing that thing grey layer really does make it from a D to a EEE, dunno know, I'm not questioning it, I'm just enjoying these boots, I wore them all day , I have to have arch supports and they actually fit perfectly in these boots PLUS that composite toe didn't make my toes cold today it was a max of 45 here in Eastern NC , I recommend these boots over any others, I took three steps and they were broken in already, and they are stiff enough my ankles have the support they need too, these will be my work boots, when I can afford it I'll be buying a pair for every day, I hope this company remains in business because when these wear out from time I WILL be buying another pair