This shoe still looks great after a few weeks. I bought these shoes for work, my job makes me wear too many shoes. These shoes are very easy to care for. And they don't leave permanent marks like leather or shiny shoes. They are not uncomfortable and you can always add an insole. Update: THE SHOES HAVE BEEN ON ME ABOUT 4 MONTHS WHICH IS GREAT FOR MY JOB. I BOUGHT ANOTHER PAIR AND THEY FEEL MORE FORMULATED AND HARDER, MORE DURABLE AND THE VELVET SHORTER AND CLEANER, SHINY. HOWEVER THE BACK GOES INTO MY HEEL LIKE HELL, NEED A BIG PAD BUT YOU CAN USE A BANDAD OR SOMETHING.