Bought these shoes for work. The look professional although a little bulkier then dress shoes. BUY A SIZE SMALLER THAN YOU NORMALLY WEAR!!!!! The shoes run one size small. I originally bought my regular size, ended up being to big so I sold those and bought one size smaller. I was hesitant on going a full size smaller but they end up fitting perfect. Pretty comfortable and don't make my feet ache like my old shoes. These are not breathable at all so your feet will sweat. Laces hold up great and haven't broke one yet. My last pair of shoes lasted my 3 years, these have held up for almost a year and still look hardly worn.