I bought these (cognac color) for my husband who wears a variety of shoes, from what I call his "fancy" deer-skin Nordstrom dress shoes to beat-up tennies on the weekends.  He wanted a basic, nice-looking dressier shoe that felt comfortable like athletic shoes... I think this is as close as it gets.

The leather is good quality with a smooth finish.  The inside is nicely padded and the sole offers lots of cushion and support.  They are also surprisingly light. Since purchasing these he has been leaning more towards corporate casual outfits so he can wear these shoes.  They look nice with jeans and khakis, but I wouldn't pair them with slacks or a suit.

They are true to size, he wears a 14 and they fit him exceptionally well right out of the box.  The color "cognac" is a bit more neutral than what is shown in the picture here, but only slightly (which I think is a positive thing).  I would highly recommend these - we've already ordered an extra pair as back-up.