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I have to wear orthotics for life, and these shoes are orthotics friendly. I wear them on daily basis along with suits. They are not the most elegant shoes but the most comfortable I have used. I have these shoes treated with black shoe polish paste and polish them every tree weeks and the leather keeps looking as good as new. I have owned a pair for 2 years and I had to change them due to not uniform light sole wear (caused by a foot condition) but the leather still looks as good as new.

BTW I suffer from high arch (known as pes cavus or supinated feet) since childhood. After turning 25 and gaining weight this condition has contributed to lower back pain and sometimes plantar fasciitis (heel pain). To reduce these inconveniences, I have to wear orthotics for life, and I have irregular sole wear and finding a dress shoe that is friendly with orthotics its no easy task.

Hope this review helps people with same conditions. Beware, orthotic should be prescribed by a specialist. These shoes don't replace orthotic inlays, just are friendly with them.