I was looking for a comfortable shoe for work that was: (1) modern (something more than a standard comfort pump), (2) easy to wear on both carpet and concrete and (3) a style that let me wear a heel comfortably all day.  These shoes have worked well for me.

FIT: I did buy a full size larger than normal based on the reviews (I wear 11 M and purchased the 12 M).  That worked out well for me although I would classify the Medium as a "slim-fitting Medium". The toe box is pretty high which helps the fit, IMO.  The instep comes up fairly high--but it did not bother me (I have a high instep and usually have trouble when wearing shoes that go high up on the instep).

COMFORT: They feel springy when you walk on concrete/tile (good); but not so springy as to feel unsteady or wobbly.

LEATHER: The leather seems sturdy and nice; better than those "cheap leathers" but not exactly fine leather, either.  For the price I probably would have expected a little better.  That said, I think this will hold up well for my use (I leave these at work).

STYLE:  The style is contemporary with the slanted heel and slightly upturned toe.  I did remove the little leather "leaves" from the strap--just a personal preference since I did not think that added much to the shoe.  The velcro closure does seem a bit unusual in a shoe at this price point; however, it works pretty well.  Overall, I believe the style is a good choice for someone who doesn't want those "comfort pumps" with the fat, square heels.

P.S. I was trying to replace similar pumps that were sold by Merrell years ago as "bicycle pumps" (you were supposed to be able to wear them when you rode your bike).  Guess that didn't work out b/c those shoes were no where to be found.