It's just a great look. I originally bought a brown pair of Golaiman pumps but wanted something for my darker khakis. So next I bought the gray one. Those compliments are great. The only problem I've seen is that the side knots have come undone [on the darker of the two pairs]. Not an easy place to connect, but I managed it. I'm just worried that I'll have to watch how the shoes wear out. I have loved and bought several pairs of classic shoes from Golaiman because I love the look and fit of their shoes. The quality is retained in this line suitable for everyday use.