When I look at these shoes, I want to wear them immediately. Love the contrast of white and black with the BIG AMAPO name tag on the back of the shoe. Really eye catching and easy to put on and take off, no worries about laces, the big elastic at the top is very unique and good or even better than laces in my opinion, not to mention they look better too. These bands stretch slightly to allow my feet to slip into the shoes and compress quickly to conform to my feet. Leather tops, similar to black, are very smooth and somewhat shiny, soft and easy to clean, wash or just wipe off dirt. The extra thick white rubber sole on the bottom is a bit softer than my regular shoes so they absorb shock and impact much better and take pressure off the heels. The insoles are soft and provide some arch support, but can easily be replaced with your favorite memory foam insoles in the future. The shoes are comfortable for walking or running, although they feel a little tight. Well maybe it's because it's an EU size 41 and I think it's about a US size 8.5. My other shoes are a US 9 or EU 42 which may be the reason these shoes are a little tight. I ordered these shoes in a size 9 and it is probably just due to human error in shipping or packaging and not the quality or workmanship of these shoes. Otherwise I'm still very happy with this shoe and comfortable enough to wear every day. Again I love the style, they look very elegant and are very attractive from my point of view.
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