text: This is NOT the Steve Madden you used to know. The shoes I received are obviously cheap China knockoffs. I am a big Steve Madden fan from the last 8 years, and have gotten several pair that I love. This is not one of those pair. They look cheap - from the stitching to the upper material, to the worst offender - the plastic molded sole. If you want to be seen with your shoes and have people comment on them (in a good way) please stay away from this particular model.