I was a little skeptical when purchasing these shoes, as I wanted brown to match my coat and some of the reviews stated they didn't look like the photo. However, the shoes I received look exactly like the Amazon photo. The leather is a nice rich color, very supple and soft. The shoes look nice, but the best part - they feel absolutely terrific! I am not sure if I've ever owned a pair of shoes that felt so great on my feet. They didn't require a break in period either. The price was good, they look good, and they feel great.  What more can you ask for?