text: These are longer than I expected and have a very close fit, which for my tender toes is fine for a house and garden shoe. At $33.00, I can get my money's worth. They're definitely of a much better quality than bargain shoes. Unusually for Walking Cradles, neither the upper nor the sole does any cradling. The insole does not cushion; you can feel the road in these, and sometimes that's a plus. The upper is thin and flexible leather, so your socks will be the only lining. Teko wool socks work for me.