I wish I had read D. Davis' review before I purchased these shoes. I can't put my finger on what it is, but I can't walk straight in them. They look like dress shoes but feel as soft as sneakers. Some people might like this, but I don't. I like the precision of a stiff dress shoe with leather soles. These shoes make me trip a lot over my own feet.<br />The quality seems to be a problem as well, but after only wearing them for a day I can't say yet.