I looked for a long time for a quality comfortable practical blue daily shoe to wear with jeans.  I have trouble paying over 80.00 for a pair of shoes, but finding something in navy wasn't coming easy.  I am pleased with the shoe so far.  They are not all that fashionable,  maybe even a little ole lady looking... and much more $$ then I wanted to spend.  I'm guessing by looking at the shoe they will last a good long time.  They are comfortable and have a nice thick cushion and sole. The saying you get what you pay for is probably true here.