these shoes are fabulous!  i can honestly say they are probably the nicest most comfortable shoes i have ever owned.  every square inch of this shoe is soft comfy leather.  there are no pressure points or rub areas even from the very first wear.  i got a TON of compliments on them.  the laces are a a bit of hassle as they don't stay tied very well.  also per the advice of other reviewers, i ordered a 1/2 size smaller than my usual 8.5 and they fit perfect.  all in all it pained me to pay as much as i did for them, but i do think they are worth it if comfy and cute are important.  i know i will wear them for years!
side note:  i got the charcoal color which is a great neutral (mushroom) that i can wear with just about any color combo.