I didn't like these shoes when they first came out because I thought the sole made them cheap. Up close they have a shiny plastic look that kind of says "cheap"! But after putting them on my legs and looking at them from a decent distance or seeing them in the mirror in my pants, they didn't look so cheap anymore. I also felt that the fake stitching embossed on the sole made them look cheap but it's not noticeable once they're on your feet. To be honest, when I actually put them on, they looked way better than I expected, so I'm actually pretty happy with the style. And I found that they are true to size and feel comfortable on the foot. Sometimes slip-on shoes don't fit right, but it does. You won't fall or slip your foot or anything like that. They fit well and stay in place. I bought the dark gray color and the color in the photo is accurate. Since I was happy with the look and fit, the current price of $43 seems reasonable considering it's an unknown brand. If you are looking for a nice/casual shoe with no laces I would recommend this one. I rely heavily on other people's reviews to make my purchasing decision, so I hope this helps you!