If you agree with the environmental aspect of using leather for shoes then this is a good pair of loafers for the price. "Business casual" in the US, but that designation is changing post-pandemic. This pair falls somewhere between BC and home use only. The five-star rating is due to the "lug pattern" on the outsole. They're great for the occasional icing on slippery sidewalks or even ice, although I wouldn't ski in them.