The shoes are stylish.  However, the lining on the right shoe started slipping after only half a dozen wearings.  Yes, I do have problem feet, so I probably placed abnormal stress on my right foot.  I'm not surprised when I spend $12 on a pair of really cheap imported shoes and they start falling apart after a few wearings, but I really would have thought shoes that cost twice as much would last at least twice as long..