This shoe has a light tan striped fabric upper that is cushioned inside, and laces that are soft and just the right length. The eyelets are perfectly placed in relation to the foot, making the shoe look visually balanced ( you know how some are too wide, or weirdly placed? These are perfect.) The shoe truly felt heavenly on my foot. I ordered my regular size eight as well as an 8.5, but I needn't have ordered the 8.5 because the 8 fit perfectly. Sadly, I had to return these because the rubber outsole is narrow and rounded at the sides as it comes down from the upper. I am unsteady on my feet and this can lead to stumbles and rolled ankles for me, so I returned the shoe. This shoe would be perfect for me if it had a solid, wide skater-shoe type sole.