Very nice and comfortable shoes. They're a little big, but not so much that I'm a size (or half a size) smaller. I bought them 11 wide which is my normal size but I probably didn't need the wider size. Even with thicker socks I still have some leeway. The bottom has enough padding for long periods of standing/walking, the color is like the picture (brown leather) and the leather is very soft. These shoes are quite flexible to begin with with a certain stiffness that I like. I've worn them several times, all day, and there still isn't a single wrinkle in the skin over the sock. I haven't waxed, oiled or waterproofed them yet, so I don't know how my skin will react to such products. Overall I am happy with these shoes. Hope they hold up over time.