First of all, you want a size smaller than what you usually wear and that's why they are returned immediately... it has elastic bands and not laces... they are not leather but leather-like made in Brazil... while walking, it feels like you can feel every step as if you are walking barefoot and the heel doesn't sink to absorb shocks... although it looks good, it is not ergonomic... I would never buy it again, it has come out as a single mold with glue and has no seams...