I am giving these shoes 4 stars, but I would also like to point out that they are not for everyone.  These shoes require a breaking in commitment; these are not to be worn straight out of the box for hours and hours.  Before I got these shoes, I read everything I could about them and I feel I was prepared.  The brand's website has great info.  Here are my tips and observations:

1. The Nature color, when fresh from the box,  shows every little splash and mark and is a strange bandage color.  BUT it is supposed to darken with time, so just go with it.  Eventually they get that lovely, tan patina.  Just wear them and don't worry about it.

2.  The leather is quite stiff.  Don't over do the first wearings.  Run some oil on the inside of the shoes (the oil will also hasten the leather darkening).  If they are hurting you, give them a break.  You might even think you are going to have to give up on them, but don't.

3.  I used a beeswax and mineral oil cutting board oil mixture on mine (wood and leather).  I wanted something that I could rub in that would not go rancid.  I figured that if it would work on cutting boards, it should work on wood shoes.  So far, so good.

When mine finally broke in, it all become worth it.  The nature color elongated my body.  I tromp around in these,in shorts, and feel like a beautiful leggy gazelle.