I wanted a different colored pair of oxfords and I really like the color of these pair. The ones I received are much lighter than the picture.  They look great when I wear them with my blue jeans, but just don't look quit right with my dress pants.  Really the reason for the three stars is the heel.  I haven't had a problem with having to break a pair of shoes in years, but these pair bite into my heel and I end up having to put a bandaid on the spot to keep it from debilitating me by the end of the day.