These shoes are brilliant.  Comfortable, sleek, and appropriate.  They still look new three months after purchase, and I can wear them at work or going out without worrying what people say.  Because that's the most important part of life, right?

In a pinch they can be used for hiking, but I'd recommend against it, since the leather can scuff easily.

Also, I recommend the purchase of black socks to go with the the black version, unless you want to void the entire reason behind the purchase of these shoes.