The Ascent Gen 2 are a comfortable pair of shoes right out of the box. I wear a size 14 and the sizing is accurate. The toe box is great - nice and wide. The midsection and heel of the shoe is perfect for me. For reference, the width of my foot is above average, but not by alot. If I were to, hypothetically gain alot of weight, these shoes might be rather tight around the midsection and heel. For that reason, I would recommend very heavy set individuals to look elsewhere. But, for everybody else these shoes should fit true to size in length and width.
They are well built. I delayed for several months to write this review because I wanted to test their durability. Day to day wear, yes; but, also playing alot of basketball in them to test their durability under stress. They are holding up well. They are durable enough, athletic enough, and versatile enough to wear them for sporting activities.
They are stylish as a street shoe, and would be acceptable in many modern business casual settings. A versatile and good looking pair of shoes.