Bought after grabbing a pair of brown firm toes. These are wonderful shoes for the price (I bought this pair for $25 and mine in brown for $65). Even at a whopping $120, they keep up with significantly more expensive shoes. Soft leather of excellent color, leather sole, surprisingly comfortable insole. The black leather isn't very shiny out of the box, which I prefer. Haven't tried polishing yet but looks like it could get a good shine.