I think the shoes are ok. The quality is good except for the insole that comes with it. My toes are paper thin so it felt like walking barefoot on concrete. I bought new insoles and now they feel better. I definitely can't sneak into her. The boots make a dull clacking noise. Not the clatter of classic shoes, but a more emptied sound, if that makes sense. The laces are not bad. The language is a bit short as other reviewers have said, but that doesn't bother me too much. They are a little tighter in the toe area than I would like. They look fashionable enough to wear to church, but they are casual shoes. I can run in it if necessary, but be prepared to hear me walking, especially on hardwood floors or thin carpet over hardwood floors. I love how easy it is to get into them. Will post an update once I've gotten a little more into the new insoles.