I have bought several pairs of the 623 shoes in different colors over the years and they always were a true 4E width.<br />They have changed the toe portion to a much narrower area. These were much too tight across the front. I compared them to some of my older shoes and it looks like they have shaved off a 1/4 to a 1/2 inch on the front. The taper starts much quicker and squeezes the toes.<br />Very uncomfortable!!!!!<br />I have returned them.