Always heard great things about Clarks. These do not disappoint. Amazing. Real, high-quality leather uppers. Real soft-leather lining. Solid stacked-leather heels, not leather veneer like most "stacked" heels these days. Real crepe-rubber soles (with a stiff leather midsole). Beautiful finish, not too glossy, but will definitely take polish. In recent years, I've found that size 10 runs small in a lot of shoes, but I ordered a 10, and these fit perfectly. Very comfortable, right out of the box, and they will likely get more so as time goes by. Very happy with this purchase.