You may not think much about which shoes you're wearing, but others do; especially women. The judging process of a person's appearance always begins with footwear, and I think this classic Italian shoe is perfect. I don't like clunky, business office shoes. I don't like elongated, curly-toed shoes. A smooth, masculine design like this can be difficult to find. I had the good fortune to locate these at Amazon. The price can't be beat, and I received them in a matter of days.