I bought these just after I delivered my daughter...I wanted comfortable shoes after being pregnant, but was ready to be cute! I never thought if myself as a typical birkenstock wearer, but I also have the leather clogs for work as a nurse and love them! I have wide feet, and have never been able to wear heels or other fancy little shoes, but these are cute and not dowdy at all. Like the other reviews have said, It did take a few days of wearing them around the house to break them in around the toe. Now they are comfortable enough to walk anywhere in. Wish I'd had these while I was pregnant! I got the silver, and the upper part is not leather but the price was right. They are so cute with skirts and rolled up jeans.... I've worn them every day since I bought them! Ready for summer and so much better than flip flops!