To be honest, they exceeded my expectations by far! The craftsmanship and leather quality are incredible, perfectly ergonomic, very durable, and comfortable to walk in. Their design and style are fantastic. I admit that when I bought them, I was not prepared to spend that much money and I had actually found a shoe with a similar design and from a reputable brand that was cheaper and planned to buy that one, but fortunately it was no longer available in my size, so I almost reluctantly chose these. Truly, they were worth every penny and more!