In my never-ending quest to find the perfect blend of comfort and style, these shoes really deliver. This type of medium height platform slide has been my go-to shoe of choice for decades. I even wear them in colder months if it's not raining or snowing. So, I'm well versed in how this type of slide should look and feel and they've definitely impressed me. In fact, they look even better in person. The faux leather upper resembles authentic leather and is super soft/comfy. Even the sides of the platform have the same material (not rubber like all the other ones I've owned). These slides are super comfortable right out of the box. I walked around my house in them for some time and they felt as comfortable as any similar pair of slides I've ever worn. They are well made with no defects, and I love the cushioned sole. The bottom of these slides have a ribbed rubber non-slip surface and I felt completely steady in them. The platform height is perfect for me, as I'm already tall at 5'9" and don't want to add too much to it, yet I like to have some elevation because it gives the illusion of slimming the legs. These shoes are perfect in every way and fit my wide feet perfectly. I had ordered size 8.5 due to their not having my typical size 8 available, and it was meant to be because they fit perfectly. The upper is a bit longer (covering more of the toes than my other slides), but is a decided benefit because they stay in place better. Normally, I would expect genuine leather for this price point, but considering how nice looking and well made these slides are, they're worth it--as long as they hold up for a few years. In fact, I love that they're "vegan" and no animal skin was utilized. Better for them and better for the environment.