The first thing that struck me about these shoes is their weight - they are quite heavy due to the rubber sole (which is welcome as most soles are synthetic these days ). These shoes also have a beautiful color and are very well finished and sewn. I washed them before wearing them (yes, you can put leather shoes in the washing machine), let them air dry, and then put them on. I'm a size 9 and it fits perfectly - I usually wear between 8.5 and 9. They fit well because they're quite tight, butβ¦