Like some other reviews I read, I found the shoe to be a bit squeaky from time to time, but it gradually recedes. That's the end of the bad news. The leather is exceptionally nice, soft, supple, comfortable. It's very well made, feels great on the foot, extremely comfortable to walk in. I haven't had many office shoes I actually look forward to putting on, but this is one. The soles grip well and are substantial. The shoe is represented as if it's made in America, but a tag indicates "Assembled in the USA." Not as American as I'd like, but assembling foreign components still makes jobs for Americans. It would be hard to beat this shoe for $200.