text: I thought this pair of shoes would be the same as the the JS Mandalaye flat with the exception of the toe box. This shoe is very difficult to break in. It's not leather as the Mandalaye and not as soft. It gave me blisters, and caused corns on my  little toes. The shoe is beautifully made and aesthetically pleasing but the pain I feel when I wear this, I can't get over. Should have stuck with the leather version but I wanted to buy this to give it a try. Terrible decision that I made. Had to go to a podiatrist. Buy at your own risk to your feet.