This is a pair of loafers with long socks. The material is fully synthetic, so the shoes are suitable for vegans. They have a stylishly shiny (but non-reflective) outer surface that is pleasant to polish. The insoles are slightly padded. The soles are flat, untextured, but have rubber that's soft enough to keep the shoe from getting slippery. The shoes were made in China. I like wearing these shoes very much. These are definitely long toe shoes in a style that is very popular in Europe at the moment. That said, the length of the toes is slightly longer than expected compared to the shoe size. I usually wear size 10.5 shoes. These size 10.5 shoes fit me in the toe box as expected but there is extra length and then a bit of front for style. The only thing I don't like about these shoes is the plastic strap and buckle at the top - they almost feel like a zip tie. I would prefer metal for fittings. All in all, this is a stylish pair of shoes made from synthetic materials that are vegan-friendly.