After a little breaking in, this proves to be very comfortable foot wear.  They also look pretty sharp.  I appreciate the recessed stitching.  I like the look of more "rustic" stitching, however, I've learned from my last pair of shoes that such seams begin to pull and fray.  These subtle seams are sure to look clean for a while. Also, if you're a short guy like me (5'7"), these soles will give you a little added height. You can't go wrong with that.