The shoes are not meant to look like an expensive shoe from Europe
928578
The shoes are not meant to look like an expensive shoe from Europe.  They are somewhat for the costume genre of dressing "Rockabilly."  The heal is plastic and the toe box is comfortable because it is somewhat wide.  Looks very nice with 40s and 50s styles.
192844
The only thing I might add is that the grey collor in the picture is different  from the actual shoe itself.  The grey on the shoe is
more like a soft black.  You almost cannot tell it is grey, and it is definitely leather and not suede.
527555
Took a risk but I really like the shoes. The sole on the toe is smooth and less tready-looking than pictured, which gives it more of a classic look. The leather is lighter and more warm. They're very soft. They're not really buy-it-for-life quality or anything, but they look good and feel good and will probably last a while.
1353895
I got these shoes as a Lightning Deal, which was good, because I don't think I would have been happy at full price.

I like the look of them, and the leather seems to be of a pretty decent quality, so we'll see how long they last.  They seem to run about a half size large compared to other dress shoes I've worn.

As others have mentioned about these (and other Natazzi shoes), they do have a pretty elongated look and your toes aren't designed to go all the way to the front.  The look isn't for everyone for sure, but I like having the slightly more European look to the shoes.  The buckle on the side appears to be a design-only element, which adds a nice touch to the look.

They broke in relatively quickly though and after only a few days I was able to comfortably wear them for a full day plus of work.  One other minor annoyance is that the laces that came with the shoes appear to be very cheap.  After only a couple of weeks of wear I had already broken two laces and a third appears to be pretty close to breaking.  Not a bid deal because I can buy better laces at my local shoe store, but it would be nice if what they gave you was a bit better.

I would consider the brand again in the future, but would probably still want to score them as a Lightning Deal.
299653
the heel is a little stiff and the shoe fits a little bit larger than the typical sizing. The material is a soft fake suede almost like a micro suede. It's a great looking shoe in the picture does not do it justice. For a larger heal it is actually comfortable. I would buy it in other colors!
3872675
The making is very good, but the leather it's some rigid, for for the price not too expensive for the shoes of high range
1209995
They are not authentic cowboy/girl boots (heel is a type of rubber material) but they are comfy enough and the overall pattern and design will let you achieve that country look for an outfit.
2891522
It's so nice when you buy new shoes that feel good from the start and don't need to be broken in.  I love the comfort of these shoes.  The quality is excellent as well - the leather is quite soft, the four rows of elastic are nicely done with the strip of leather down the middle and the side zipper feel sturdy but not bulky.  The only reason I gave the shoes four stars is because they look a bit like 'bowling shoes' to me.  I realize that a lot of people like this style, but it's not my favorite.  I would wear these shoes with jeans and casual pants.  They won't be going to the back of my closet.
1157491
Great, comfortable shoes that do not have the athletic shoe appearance
4567578
The shoes doesn't look fancy and the color seemed to be "almost black"
Given the rate of $50, I think it's a great bargain.
1740541
These shoes are decent,regular inexpensive shoes. They are comfortable enough to wear and only mildly hard to slip on. The soles are grippy and soft, and the insole is padded and nice. The leather is somewhat oddly finished and (as I hope the pictures show) sort of marbled. The finish work is sub-par between the sole and the leather and they have an overall unoriginal look. The problem, for me, is they could be from Walmart or from Nordstroms from how they look, and the fit and finish is more Walmart than Nordstroms.

I bought these for work shoes and I am hard on shoes. I expect they will be useful and comfortable for a good nine months to a year. This is reasonable and they are average shoes. To me average is three stars, so that's what they get. I won't regret  buying them but I also won't be bragging about their awesomeness.

I received these shoes at a discount in return for this honest review.
1307596
An interesting sneaker. It has a beautiful design. It's a statement shoe not the quality of a sneaker that costs anywhere between 80 to 100 dollars.
3826702
Very light-weight which is unexpected but very nice. From what I can tell they aren't too painful to wear for a long time. The base is made from a plastic-like substance and the straps have this weird almost snake skin like pattern. The right shoe came with the tip already scuffed which is irritating but nothing too bad. Overall not too bad, not the cutest but they will do for the purpose in which I bought them, but I most likely wouldn't re-purchase. The velcro is good though. Make sure to order at least half a size up, I did and luckily I have about half an inch extra toe space so my toes aren't hanging off.
211305
I must say I was disappointed when I first opened the box. These shoes are incredibly light, to the point they seemed cheap. And wearing them the first time they were not that comfortable either. These are the type of shoes that have to 'mold' to your feet. Now that I have worn them a couple weeks they are great. They are good for people with very narrow feet as the laces and tongue gaps allow for lots of tightening room. The retro-styling gives them a unique look. Something different from the bigger brands.
2947359
I purchased this shoe based on its looks; it has a really good looking upper, and the metal eyelet casings and understated "broguing" for a wingtip give this an updated, stylish look that will pair well with jeans or suits.  It looks cool and classy, and not too busy like many wing tips. The leather is thin but decent - not top quality (as you'd expect based on the price), but not bad. It also is a derby, not an oxford.

The shoe fit a little tight, but it was wearable in my usual size and I'd expect it'll open up with the help of a shoe tree - you may want to select 1/2 size larger if you regularly wear socks thicker than dress socks.

The shoe is really, really light - it is Rockport-esque.  If you like light shoes, here's one for you.

My problems with this shoe center on:
1) the sole. I did not look closely enough at the sole in the photos and the sole is as it appears in the photo - it is a synthetic sole that has a rigid foam-like quality that makes it look cheap and I suspect it will not hold up well.  Other shoes I have owned with similar soles tend to wear down extremely quickly.

2) the shoe arrived with the stitching under the shoelace eyelet tabs unstitched - that results in the tan material on the interior of the shoe to hang out under the area in front of the eyelet closest to the toe of the shoe.  It is very obvious (especially on the black shoe I ordered) and it looks super crappy - like you would expect quality control for a brand like Cole Haan to pick up on that right away but I guess not.  It makes you wonder what else Cole Haan quality control missed.....

I wanted so much to like these shoes and was looking forward to getting them, but in the end the quality issues and the fact that the shoe just does not feel substantial are a deal-breaker and they are going back.  At a 24% discount (what I paid), it is over-priced - at a 50% discount it might be worth it.

Also of note, the shoes I received were stamped as made in Vietnam - the Amazon description says they are made in India.
2185375
I like them, but have not been able to wear them much i have been too busy. They are not shoes to wear when traversing through the city. the shoes were put together nicely they are not cheaply made. I will probably have these for a while.
39490
Normally I would never pay such an amount for work shoes, but an increase in work hours caused daily foot and toe pain at the end of each day. So I did an online search for women's walking shoes in extra wide sizes (for the sore toes), but the majority of them look so ugly. I did not want to purchase a hideous shoe. When I found this one, I was okay with the looks ... it didn't look like an amoeba or some weird boat. I also liked the fact that it is made of leather. I was very happy to find that they fit perfectly. I have been wearing them about 2 weeks, and have not suffered any foot pain since. I was also impressed to learn that New Balance manufactures its shoes in the U.S., while so many other high-priced sports shoes are still made in China and poor countries. I highly recommend this brand/style of shoe.