I like these shoes enough that I bought a second and a third pair. This time I ordered both the brown and the black versions. I find that all of Dockers products are vey well made and are great for casual or general business wear. These are made of good quality leather uppers. The soles are soft rubber so they don't make noise when walking on hard surfaces. My previous pair lasted through a year and a half of daily wear. The soles were the only thing that gave way to the constant wear. They didn't crack or break apart, just wore thin. Another plus is that these are comfortable right out of the box. No break-in period required.