This is a pretty nice shoe. It is on the lowest end of the Steve Madden brand and is all man-made materials but it's actually OK. I myself prefer all leather, more expensive brands because of comfort and quality but I was pleasantly surprised with these for only $15. There are tiny little stitching defects, but unless someone is actually inspecting it inches from their face, they won't see it. They do look and feel like suede. They have padding and although they are high, they really are easy to walk in and comfy. I am definitely keeping. They are in my closet next to my Michael Kors and blend right in.