These are very nice, stylish and comfortable shoes that have lasted about 4.5 months if worn 3-4 days a week. Their sleek appearance is partly due to the supple leather on top of the upper, making for a very comfortable yet comfortable shoe. The shoes arrived with a shoehorn which is needed. The problem is that the stretch leather upper was torn (both shoes on the same day). If the shoes had lasted longer I would give them five stars.