These turned out to be really cool! Authentic to footwear of the Dark and Middle Ages. They seem well-made and the material looks pretty darn good for faux: comfy (I went 1/2 size up to use an insole, recommended.) No animals needed to die for a costume in this case, and that’s a great thing! I haven’t had a chance to really wear them for long periods of time, and so we’ll see how durable they end up being. Securely packed and delivered to retain the shoe’s shape. Overall, super pleased. I boughSee full review