My husband needed a pair of shoes for our daughter's wedding.  We were looking for something that looked dressy but would also work for a more casual look. The usual soles for dress shoes are slick and don't offer much support or traction but these shoes have a rubber sole which is great. No slipping and sliding here. These shoes were very comfortable for him.  He has wide feet and did not have to break them in. We originally saw this shoe at a department store but we saved over $40 by ordering through Amazon. Thanks Amazon!