My husband works in a workplace where he is constantly moving between offices (sometimes VIPs) and places like golf maintenance shops. He needs shoes that are not only comfortable, but also practical and less dirty. It fits the bill and is a nice change of pace from his standard all-black running shoes. While they have all the comfort you'd want in a shoe like this, complete with a wide sole and padded insert, they also have bits of gray leather and suede (I think they're man-made). It gives the shoe a little more style. They look great with both shorts and trousers. My husband even put pants on them (not suit pants, of course).