I love these shoes. I was skeptical that they could be as great as advertised, but they looked so neat, I decided to give them a try. I bought my first pair in navy 16 months ago, and within a week , I wanted black ones too. I now have 8 pairs, and I wear a pair of them just about every day. They are smooth leather inside and out, which gives them wonderful feel on your feet. No need for socks. They have moderate arch support, but I need a little more, so I buy the arch support inserts that go under the insole, and they work very well. And they show almost no wear; after more than a year, my first navy ones still look like new. Even the soles show very little wear. So, while they’re on the pricey side, they are high quality, high comfort, long lasting and, on top of all that, they’re good looking! My feet have never been happier!