Something about the rustic brown coloured leather of these flats; the slingback, the weave pattern...It all reminds me of the Caribbean. As a Caribbean (Haitian) American young woman, I was immediately drawn to these shoes. The leather is the finest quality, the shoes are very well designed; and well made, the insole provides a bit of cushion- making these flats even MORE comfortable, the slight heel (about 3/4 inch) insures that the heel of your foot isn't hitting the pavement as you walk, and I really admire the intricate weave pattern. It makes the shoes look more like fine artisanry than flats. I know I'll have these charming shoes for years to come, and I look forward to revisiting them every spring and summer.