Outstanding style, workmanship and materials. I am very happy that I returned some very popular leather skate shoes in exchange for these non-leather shoes. The leather ones didn't fit and were extremely uncomfortable. I wore them once for a few hours and couldn't take it anymore. These Kenneth Cole fit like a glove and look great. I would like to point out that it is not real leather. And I also feel good about them and their impact on the environment. Lightweight lace-ups come in other colors and fabrics, but these "vegan leather" blacks worked for me. Sturdy and well made, I'm sure I'll get a lot out of them. Plus it's cheaper!