This shoe is stylish and different.  I've had a number of people ask how to get a pair.  It is very comfortable, good quality but runs a bit large.  I had to buy a 1/2 size smaller to be comfortable.  I usually wear a 9, as was my first pair but decided to get 8 1/2 for this pair.  Good decision.  The one complaint I have is that the shoe has a strong odor.  Normally the strong smell of leather is good but something about these is not entirely appealing.  Nevertheless, if they are still available when I have worn these out, I would buy again and would also like to have a black pair.