The words cool and slacker don't mix in my head, but here they are. They look quite elegant, even chic. The photos don't capture the full length of the toes for some reason, 5/8" longer than the normal size 10. It makes them look skinny, but they actually fit the width of my foot, like my normal 10M, no discomfort. That Leather is stiff so there were some of the usual complaints of new shoes, mainly tongue biting and heel slipping.Not bad.Shiny leather uppers, matte strap parts and plastic buckles Metal buckles on elastic loops that add some flexibility.