Had several compliments on the shoesIt grips the ties a bit. Maybe it will break with use.I like the shoe styles but for the cost of the shoe it's not a very comfortable wear0 8I usually wear size US 8, however the pair of shoes are little tight than usual.These shoes run very large.The back of the shoe cuts into your skin , I thought I was ordering Allen Edmonds but this shoe is far from itI like that the shoes are well made and the quality is high for my taste.The shoes were extremely uncomfortable and too expensive. It is a quality shoe but definitely not worth the price. Maybe half the price. The leather is too ruff on ones feet.