text: I want to start by saying I'm a huge fan of Steve Madden's shoes. This pair I got, however, was not at the usual Steve Madden's quality standards. I'm certain, absolutely certain, that this is an exception. How am I so certain? Because I own this same shoes in a different color, and that other pair is in perfect shape.<br /><br />Look. They look awesome.<br />Feel. The leather is comfy, but thin.<br />Quality. Big boo boo...<br /><br />This pair ripped up the top after just 8 months of moderate to little use. Leather is trickier in terms of maintaining a standard. So I guess I was just out of luck. However my other set has held great.