The quality and weight of the shoes are amazing. Much better than I expected for the price and how it "looked" in the add-on. As soon as they showed up, I could tell by the weight of the box that it contained good old shoes! I am and never have been a fan of loafers, but they have definitely changed my mind. I bought these for a recent hip replacement and had to wear them until I could bend down to tie my laces. The best choice I could have made when buying these shoes!