This is my third pair of this model of shoe from Birkenstock; my second smooth leather. I much prefer the smooth leather to the suede. I really like the high/normal arch. I wear these pretty much every day, mostly around the house, but i do drive in them and go out to the store, shopping etc. I do not wear to work which requires business casual, and these don't quite do it. The shoe does not fall off the foot when walking or driving, due to the footbed having the arch and a depression for the toes and heel. I will definitely buy again.