Love the color and comfort of these shoes. They look like Dr. Martens, but a lot cheaper, and are very sturdy for the price I paid. Really classy looking shoe, I would definitely buy these again.

For the price, it's a great shoe. The fit is my only concern, runs snug.

Love these shoes for work, great color. The only bad point is that they don't breathe well. For this I don't wear them every day, or even all day--I try to take them off to air out my feet and change my socks if it's a long day. Otherwise I love them and can wear my orthotics in them.

Gave 4 of 5 stars because overall, these are cute and quality shoes, once you find the right pair. I did not notice a strong chemical smell like others reviewed, and I found the leather uppers to be soft but not weak, if that makes sense. They really are are adorable.

Sizing is where it lost a star. After reading review on how narrow they fit, I sized up a half and whole size from my normal shoe size. (Tried a 9.5 and a 10 when my standard size is a 9). If you look at my photos, there is a significant jump in both length and width when you go from a 9.5 to a 10. Significant enough that I wondered if the 10 is actually a small men's size. Seems the 10 is super long and extra wide comparatively.

If this is the style shoe you are looking for, just be aware you may have to try a couple before finding one that is made properly to size. They lack in quality control where that's concerned. The 9.5 is a slight bit narrow, but a comfortable fit for my size 9 feet nonetheless.

*UPDATED* - of the 2 sizes I ordered, I kept the smaller size pictured assuming it is the smaller size I ordered. I LOVE the fit and quality of the shoe so much I ordered a second pair to replace this one once it wears out (yes, I anticipate I'll wear them THAT much.) HOWEVER - the shoe I received this time, also claiming to be a women's 9.5, is exactly as big and boxy as the larger shoe pictured. So, be aware that there is ZERO quality control when it comes to ordering the right size shoe. If you get lucky, like I did once out of three pairs, then you'll be super happy. Otherwise, there's no telling what you'll receive.

I bought the Navy/Tan/White in 8.5, my usual size, and they fit perfectly and look sehr kool. The style is modern enough to be worn with dressy and casual wear (excluding the overtly obvious no-no's like jogging pants & board shorts, lol). I wear jeans and James Perse T-shirts or long button front silk tops, either with vests or silk or linen designer blazers most of the time, and these shoes will work perfectly with most of them, certainly with jeans.

They are comfortable but, if you have tender heels that easily blister, I do recommend a flesh colored bandage worn horizontally across that area, the same advice I provide when wearing any shoes (made of semi-rigid to rigid material), the heels of which end below the ankle and therefore have a tendency to shift slightly, such friction being abrasive to your heel skin as you walk.

I'm not at all implying that these shoes will or are even likely to cause blisters. Wearing a bandaid is a precaution I take due to my particularly sensitive heel skin, so it's advice meant for other women who are in a similar situation.

I only buy real leather because it is the material least likely to cause blisters, corns, and other foot issues. Faux leather (plastic) and other manmade (generally polyurethane) shoes do not give or breathe like leather. Shoes with manmade uppers, on the other hand (excepting water shoes and boots), do not have any give and do not ever break-in.

No worries, though. These shoes are made of relatively soft leather with no irritating interior features. The laser cutting, stitching, sizing, build, soles, and even the lace holes and laces, are all beautifully executed and constructed, and they were immediately comfortable. (I would have bought them in red but they were out in my size, so I went with a pair of Cole Hahn casual leather oxfords in red, also available on Amazon at a fantastic price.)

Pricing: Keep in mind that the same style is often sold at 40-50% discounts in different colors and often sizes. If you see a pair you like advertised at the typical price for that shoe, check them out anyway. Sometimes the price will be reduced in your size or a different color in your size, and frequently more colors are available than are featured in searches. Or you could be offered an "instant deal" (usually mid-afternoon or at night) making them impossible to turn down.

Between the facts I loved this color and style and reduced price, these oxfords were an irresistible buy that I'm very pleased I took advantage of, and you will be as well, whether with this particular style or similar styles from this brand.