"Just purchased my second pair and waiting anxiously for them to arrive. I wore my first pair for almost two years straight. I was able to polish them every other week or so and bring them back to life and looking brand new. I finally wore the soles slap out. The upper portion of the shoe still looks good. I have bought K. Coles and other brands in that tier and they all end up coming apart after a couple of months. Not Mercanti's.
These shoes fit like a glove. They are a bit tight when you first wear them but as soon as they are broke in they are like gloves.
They work great for really dressy occasions and can also be worn with jeans.