I really wanted a pair of white sneaks with gum soles, so I was really happy to see these. The price was good, they're leatherwhy not?

The good:  they are true to size. The leather is thick enough to hold up without being stiff. The style looks good on my big ole feet, and is precisely the shoe I was looking for. The overall construction is good.

The not-so:  True to Keds in general, theres not a lot of cush or arch support here. (FYIthe double-sole models DO have more cushion and are much more comfy.). Its not like tying a board to your foot, but I definitely have more comfortable sneaks. The real loss of stars comes in the details, though. The tongue is not padded, so you have to be sure its smooth before tightening the laces. The collar is not padded either. This wouldnt be a problem if the leather seam around the collar was sealed with tape, but it isnt.  (You can see this in the side photo here.). Thus, the cut edge of the leather rubs against your foot. Without something to shield it, Im headed for a pair of blisters on the insides of the collar, just past my heeland possibly elsewhere.) And yes, most of the time Im not wearing socks. I have some extremely sticky yellow duct tape Im going to experiment with, because Im going to keep the shoes. Fingers crossed.