I saw these shoes advertised in a yoga magazine and fell in love with the style--they look so comfy but also stylish enough for work.  I read reviews on multiple sites, measured my feet to get the best sizing, and while I consider them expensive, felt that if I cared for them well enough, I could get my money's worth.  I was very excited, thinking I'd found the perfect shoe for me.

When they arrived, however, the leather felt stiff and looked a little shiny, similar to the cheaper leather shoes you'd buy at a big box store for under $20.  The footbed, too, felt stiff, not cushioned as they seem in the photos.  It didn't feel like any part of the shoe could conform to your foot because it was all so stiff (including the stretchy rouched heel section).  As I walked around in my living room, they slipped on my feet, and my teenage daughter took one look and said they looked cheap and weird.  Sadly, I agreed.  I was very thankful for amazon's free shoe returns!