These shoes look like expensive dress shoes, they are very comfortable, they have a hard heel and sole and the leather is really strong. I accidentally pinched the back of the shoe many times but there were no creases or stitching in the leather. I know I scratched the sock a couple of times, but I don't see any scratches or defects in the leather. I don't know how they do it, but they're surprisingly well built and for the price you can't beat them. I will definitely order from this company again.