I own 27 pairs of shoes. Repeat, I own 27 pairs of shoes (39 yr heterosexual male) and these are my favorite pair. When it comes to shoes, my view is they fall into two categories: style and function. My shoes include Cole Haun, Johnston Murphy, Thursdays, Maddons, and Borns. None have the equal level of style and function that these do. They are breathable, flexible, go with every outfit, and slip right on. I will buy these as long as they are available.