Firstly this is my first pair of shoes that I paid over $100 for that weren't Kenneth Cole square toe disposables. The shoes smell heavenly when you open the box and look great. They are comfortable on day one (ok maybe day two). There are some negatives but they are minor, the shoelaces wore out within a month, the heel is not black throughout slight scuffs jump out and need polish immediately to hide. Some of the perforations are not though all the way but I was able to take care of that with a small knife. There seems to be some slight asymmetry on the cap toe seams, only an OCD like me would notice probably. This is a critical but honest review, the thing is I love these shoes they are best looking nicest pair I own.