The fit and style of the shoe are great. Unfortunately, they arrived with a thin slice in the leather on the top of the right shoe. I didn't notice this until I wore them the first time, so I could not return them. My advice. Closely inspect the shoe before wearing.  Also after wearing the shoes for a month or so, the strap broke. I thought this was a fluke, so I purchased another pair, this time through a local brick and mortar - within a few months, the strap broke. I'm not hard on shoes and can usually wear a pair for several seasons. I've never had a problem with LifeStride before, but there's something wrong with the construction of this particular shoe.