I've always been a big fan of $80 shoes but they're as good as ever. I really like the Reverie model in the 2007 era, they were comfortable and I think that this model may have replaced them as the company's technician told me. I wish I could find them with navy blue soles that don't get as dirty, but you can always go online and find a vinyl/leather paint spray can that car dealerships use to paint soles with a simple spray. . let it dry Also, it's a nice shoe, the comfort is not very soft but