I had an old pair of Twisted X Driving Loafers (black/dark leather, 2-tone) that just couldn't get rid of because they're so comfortable are. Wanted another pair but they don't make them anymore. This pair comes close and so far I love them, I have a new favorite pair of comfortable shoes. Maybe the dog won't gnaw through this pair! The leather wraps the sole of the shoe and provides more grounding than any other shoe I own, which is why I think my feet stay that good when I wear them.