A shoe I really wanted to keep and love, but alas, could not.
The color is versatile as it blends in or takes on medium to darker colors you're wearing. Browns, medium to dark blues, and black colors look great with this depending on your style and the occasion.
A firm shoe that does indeed have a tall backside--rubbed on my ankles and that back flap tag was against my achilles+. Firm does offer support in some cases.
This seemed snug in the front as my toe knuckle/bunion was against the opening. Imagine how that feels when walking around a bit.
I usually wear an 8 1/2 but have been using 9 for more comfort, especially in the afternoon when most feet swell a little. This didn't seem to offer a lot of toe wiggle room and I felt it was too small.
This seemed narrow for an M.
The inside material has a nice texture/feel to it. The firm part would probably soften over time and with a little breaking in.
Solidly built. No loose threads, or missed stitches. Quality materials used.