I dropped one star due to the consistency of the leather on the uppers. Both toe sections are very consistent and smooth but on one of the uppers, the leather is "pre wrinkled" like it would look after a few months of wear. The padding in these is so comfy I haven't added an insert yet, which is usually the first thing I do. I'm not sure the more pointed style is for me but that's not the fault of the shoe. I also didn't realize these were Chinese, so they should have been cheaper.