"I purchased these shoes because I do not like wearing tennis shoes that close up my foot. I like that they are slip on and the canvas is flexible not tight. The Nautical label is front and center and adds character to the shoe. I have the blue but would love to get the red also. the shoe is constructed well with braided leather trim which finishes the shoe nicely. the leather instep has a built in dart for flexible comfort at the instep, nice feature."