The material of this pump is really nice, and the sole is made of leather. Nowadays most of them are man made materials. For this discount price it is a bargain buy. The only problem I feel is that this brand and style run little small, should have ordered a 1/2 size larger. I have always purchased regular size 8M in many brands without any problem. When I try them on and walk around the house, my toes was all the way against the tip of this shoes leave no extra room. I would love to keep it and give as gift to a other friend, because I will not able to walk on this heel without feeling the pain.