I was shocked by the stiffness and ugliness of this shoe in person.

They are extremely stiff and there is no way to break them in without suffering.  In person they look like a stiff leather box, they had to really work the camera angles to make them appear curved in these photos.

The pro:  Flat footed people, these shoes will work for you.  They are flat in the arch area.

Cons: They run narrow, I bought the size up at the suggestion of one of the other reviewers and this left a lot of room in front of my toes and at the arch but none at the balls of my feet.  That combined with the complete inflexibility of this shoe would have lead to many, many blisters.  Despite the appearance online they do not curve up at the toe but are completely flat.  They are so stiff they don't bend with your foot when you walk and are more like clogs.

I'm really disappointed, I had such high hopes as I have been looking for a flat soled business shoe.  I did expect for the price to have supple leather like I get in my Ariat's, just without the heel.