Would have given these shoes a 5 star rating but the right shoe had a defect. The upper rear near the pull tab was not sewn right and it rubs the back of my leg wrong. I have had these shoes for awhile and didn't pay much attention to it, thinking I needed to break them in. After that shoe didn't break in / get comfortable, I inspected it closer and noticed the defect. Would have returned the shoes if I would have noticed the defect right away. Like most black sole shoes these leave marks on hardwood and laminate floors.