these look possibly more classy than in the photo.  i wanted something slightly (but not much) dressier than birkenstocks and with a lot of heel padding, to wear to work in the summer.  the leather is really smooth and nice looking.  they were a little more stiff (mostly in the sole) than i expected, not sure if this will be a problem or not.  i have not worn them except to try on, because it's been really cold. after i wear them to walk 2 blocks to work and to teach all day in, i will then post more details.

LATER:
after wearing them to walk to work in... OW. got about 4 blisters.  i will try to break these in but i think they would look funny with socks so i will have to figure something out. i still like them but seriously for the price these should have been made with some padding inside the straps.  then they could have been perfect.