I like the shoes very much, they fit well and feel good. Several people have complained that the leather laces have snapped. The laces are a bit flimsy BUT they are pumps. Maybe you don't know how to wear them or forgot. Here are the basic rules: You tie your shoelaces ONCE (yes, well, maybe once a year. Several times at first). You never tie them up! They are designed to be worn with shoes. Lace serves as a decoration in every sense. Please also note that these are premium LINED shoes. It is designed to be worn barefoot. All pumps are designed to be worn barefoot. Okay, now that you know how shoes should be worn, a few negative complaints seem pretty silly now.