Good leather, wide enough but it's a heavy shoe and I lack cushioning. Was looking for good walking shoes for a "holiday in Europe" and they are not comfortable enough for the amount of walking a person does in a day. It's a shame because the leather is excellent and the width is great for my wide foot, but the sole doesn't offer the comfort I was looking for. But well done. Pity! Instead, I'll go with the Rockports, which look ugly and have inferior leather but have the shocks I've been looking for in this price range ($80).