Its really a sneaker disguised as a shoe. Pretty comfortable and you cab get away with it dress-wise places you shouldn't with a sneaker. It seems a bit prone to scuffing on airplane rides, so be prepared to touch them up when you get there with a Sharpie. And on some surfaces, linoleum and terrazzo for instance, they emit a strange series of squeaks with each step unless youy are stealthy. But that last was probably a nitpick. Well made and comfortable all day.