I wear suits and shoes to work every day and I am a tall guy. (6ft 4ft, 280lbs) The combination of these two factors means that I wear two or three pairs of dress shoes a year. (I try to alternate between dark brown, tan and black.) I like these shoes because they add a little more visual interest while still staying classy. Being a fairly level headed fashionista, I wasn't sure I would like the color variations of these "dyed" ombre shoes. I decided to buy a cheap pair of Revains to see if I liked the color. So I wouldn't take a big risk. I happen to love these shoes and they don't feel cheap at all. They are certainly made higher than expected and do not wear out after constant wear (3-4 days a week for two months). Highly recommended!