My husband tried these with a bit of skepticism. They are lighter weight than most loafers he's worn in the past, and he was concerned that they wouldn't offer real support and comfort. He was pleasantly surprised! He said that he actually really likes these shoes and has been very pleased by the comfort.

The cognac color is definitely not an flexible color, but he can easily wear it with jeans and certain khakis without a problem.

As for durability, that remains to be seen. But, that is always the case with lower cost shoes. The way I see it, this is a Kenneth Cole quality lower-cost shoe. So, the brand can still be trusted, but providing a shoe at this cost requires it to be man-made instead of genuine leather, and requires that certain other durability features be altered. For the price (a very helpful option for those of us who can't always immediately invest in the more expensive shoes, even if the investment does pay off in the long run), this appears to be a great pair of shoes.