First off, I really like the looks of these shoes. The color, the oil finished leather, the stitching and the style are great. When I put them my opinion got even better. The gel infused memory foam insoles are very comfortable. I have a very high arch and they provide sufficient support without resorting to custom inserts. The first day I wore them I had to walk across a very dusty truck yard and they cleaned up great with just a slightly damp cloth.