Overall, I rate the shoes positively. Starting with the pros. This is one of the few models with a wider toe box instead of the typically tapered front, which is a huge advantage for my wide feet — for that alone I would most gladly give it 10 stars out of 5. The material is of excellent quality, the suede is very pleasant, and the way the shoe sits on the foot is nearly perfect. On top of that, they are lightweight while also being solidly stitched and glued. They do not soak through, and the foot does not sweat excessively, which really matters after a full day of walking. As for the minor drawbacks, the upper part of the shoe feels comfortable, and the quick-lacing system also looks good. The problem appears, however, with the leather element — it was designed somewhat uncomfortably, and because of that the final stage of lacing is not very convenient. The tongue and the upper barely meet at the edges. It is hard to describe precisely, but for two days I tried different settings, tying the laces tighter and looser. I have an ordinary foot, neither very slim nor exceptionally wide. In the end, on the third day I gave up on the top eyelet, tied the shoes one level lower, and then these mid-height shoes turned into exceptionally comfortable sneakers. For that part I would give 3 stars, so the overall score drops to 8. The biggest disappointment concerns the “barefoot” technology. I have the impression that savings were made here on the insole and the internal construction. It is true that thanks to the very good fit even such a stiff sole is acceptable, but for the first half hour you feel like adding something like FloatFoam or another anatomical insole. Fortunately, that feeling passes quite quickly, and after about 30 minutes everything is already fine. Here too I would rate it at 3 stars, so in the overall balance it comes down to 6. As a side note, it is worth adding that the laces are really strong, sit well, and do not come undone on their own. The sole tread itself is quite successful and provides good grip, but on wet granite or wet metal, that is, where there is nothing to “catch” onto, it can be slippery. For that I would give 4 points. In summary, despite all the nuances, I am giving it 5 stars. However, I think that more demanding users might judge this model more harshly, and the average rating would come to around 4.5–4.8 stars.
