FREESTYLE LEATHER Obsidian

This is an amazing shoe for the cost. Leather great, rubber sole the usual goodness, insert the usual goodness. You can't ask for much else. The toe box is adjusted for a more universal look and does touch the pinky more than before but it's a great balance/compromise for a look that's still nominally barefoot. Very comfy and the leather is pretty soft right out the box. I would not hesitate to tell anyone to buy this if they wanted all leather biz cas shoes for a great price. I thought the brown was going to be too dark to be universally upscale but I was wrong. it could be a shade lighter but it's very doable with all colors of pants/shorts. I've had no issues with noise or feel. A really great update. Things to improve...the shoe laces are cheap looking and changing out for a nicer brown makes them look way nicer. The shoe opening leather could be softer to make it easier to slide in, even if just the edge trim piece. You could think about adding stitching to the sole for more durability but I've not had sole delam issues with my gen 1 canvas so it's probably not necessary. I have this shoe, the gen 1 canvas, and the gen 1 V1. I use euro sizing and got a 43 which in this shoe is 9.5 and feels about like a 43.

I love these shoes! The toe box is the best part! Lots of room to splay and very comfortable. Leather quality is great, and the paneling helps the shoe look slimmer than it is! I have one thing that prevents 5 stars: these seem to make a very noticeable “flopping” sound whenever I take a step. Both shoes have this, so I think it’s the outsole or something. If this could be corrected, it would be the perfect shoe! Also, if you could offer more colors, in the leather, I’d gladly buy more of these over Thursday or other leather sneakers.