text: I really wanted to love these shoes but I was supremely disappointed. Stylistically, they are great. But that's it. They are super cheaply made. It's something I've realized is just a characteristic of Chinese Laundry shoes in general.<br /><br />The foot bed is basic, weak, cheap and not meant to last or to add any comfort whatsoever. The straps may say they're real leather but it sure doesn't seem like it. They were very stiff and looked synthetic. I wish some of the Chinese Laundry designers would start working at better shoe brands.