The shoe design is beyond beautiful and art-full. To me they are comfortable and unique. To me, that is everything. I love that this company has SOOOOOO many styles of this VERY COMFORATABLE TO WEAR shoe. The map of Toledo, OH are on the bottom of the shoe, in grippy topographical map which is so fun and so essential for the wearer. I got the slip on style as I love that style, easy in and out. I thought that I would get them for my everyday wear inside my home but they are so well made and comfy, I hope to get more styles. I got the "Goodness of Prayer" style. Stunning! They are made of canvass and the show bottom is some sort of ruberry kind of material. So no animals harmed in the making of these .... essential for the vegetarian that I am. They are made of canvass, well made, comfy interior of shoe that feel like a well made bath tub safety mat. I certainly will get more of these! My new fave company! Love that they offer HALF SIZES. So if you are one you can get the perfect fit. Order that half if you usually get that. They are true to size and fit me perfectly. This is my situation; I need a half size and happy to have been able to order it. Some folks on their review say that they are too small. I disagree. I find them to be bang on right sized if you order your real (American) shoe size. Hope this company continues on! I am totally sold on their product and the unique style. They are onto something here. The canvass shoe has a triangle of bright orangey red and a subtle label of the company name on them. It all blends into the arty shoes and actually add to the uniqueness of them. If I could, I would buy a dozen of them! They are not Clarks, but they feel as good as them. For that, if you want a more unique shoe that is fun to wear and feel great as well, then get these for these are sure about half the cost of Clarks. So try them. I don't think that you will be sorry that you did! They are for men and women!