To be honest I was expecting these to look/feel cheap, maybe by not being very solid structurally and/or pinching my feet (as so many shoes of this style have) but I went ahead and took the chance hoping this wasn't too good to be true... I was so pleased to discover that these shoes were just what I was hoping for. They are great quality, no flaws in the stitching of the "Lace" or in the rubber of the sole. They came with a pair of extra shoe inserts which is always a bonus; they seemed a little bit thin but after trying the shoes on and walking around I discovered that they truly do feel padded enough and are very comfortable. I plan to buy white laces and I feel those would "pop" a little more, but other than that I love them just the way they are!