First off, there is nothing wrong with this shoe's quality or construction. It's good. My rating of 4 ("I like it") is just to be fair; really it's a 3 ("It's okay"), but that a subjective rating. I confess, the main reason I bought this model was because it was on a lightning deal for $50, which is a decent price to pay for a good pair of shoes, which I was in immediate need of. In hindsight, I should have kept looking and got something with better style. What these are are your basic s*** kickers. The styling is plain functional and you look like you live on a farm. But they are a little bit nicer than that. The leather is just a bit dressier than a work shoe and they are lighter than heavy duty work shoes, which is good for my everyday use. The soles are your basic waffle pattern, which do the trick. The insides are cushioned just enough and do not rub you in the wrong way anywhere. In short, they are just, plain, shoes. Not a fashion statement. They do the job, They are good. If that's what you need, these are good choice, but a better choice at $50, if you can find them at that price.