To my chagrin, I gave this book 2 stars a few months ago.  I had just received the shoes and didn't realize at the time that the style is different from other shoes, and they are meant to be longer.  Anyway, after months of wearing them, I absolutely love them!  I can't wear the Skecher sports shoe version, it's too high and puts too much pressure on my ankles, which are in very bad shape.  But I wear these around the house constantly, to the store and take short walks in them, and they are just wonderful.  Support my ankles (and back) in just the right way.  I ordered a reddish brown, which goes with anything.  My only regret is that I cannot wear them to work.  I would definitely buy them again!