As we all know ordering anything (especially clothing) is a crap shoot online. However, I have a very good 'first impression' of these shoes. First, leather is very soft which is very different from a lot of other shoes in this price range. In addition, they're very comfortable right out of the box. They do run a bit big and I may go ahead and order a 1/2 size down to see if I can get a better fit. But so far, so good. To clarify, these are not $400 Allen Edmonds that you would have re-soled at some point. They're glued together and they're cheap. But they're not junk or cheesy looking. So if you're looking for an inexpensive pair of dress shoes that look upscale and are comfortable, these are a good choice.Six Week Review: They've broken in well and still look great. I'm ordering other colors now. This brand is for real!