Update: More covered up flaws.Returned the first pair that had multiple flaws. Ordered a second identical pair. Same “Walnut “ color that to me seems closer to dark mustard yellow. After inspection the only flaw I saw immediately is the pinking and stitching on the toe caps is slightly crooked but not so much to be obvious. I wasn’t really digging the color so I decided to put on some Venetian leather balm on them to help darken the leather a bit. Once I started rubbing the balm into the leather, that’s when another covered up flaw came to light. The balm removed some of the repair that was done to cover up a color flaw or burnished spot on the leather. Since I put some conditioner on them I can’t return them, so I guess I’ll live with it since it’s on the inside of the right shoe and very close to the sole and shouldn’t be noticeable. Maybe I’ll hit them with some Obenauf’s leather oil to really darken them so the flaw doesn’t show as much. I won’t be buying this brand again.Original review:I was looking for a more affordable alternative to the $400 AE models so I thought I would give these a try. Impressive packaging and all the extras are a nice touch. I ordered these in a 13D and the fit was perfect after I added the included foam insert. The shoes are a lighter color than expected; more of a yellow tone. I ordered the walnut color. There are several flaws on the shoes. Multiple spots around the edge where the upper meets the sole look like leather was gouged and then repaired. The heel has obvious ripples in the leather. I’m returning this pair and ordering another since I do like the fit and semi-brogue style. Hopefully the new pair has better quality. If not, then I’m not sure I’ll return to this brand.UPDATE 12/30/2016The seller reached out to me and is in the process of making the situation right. I look forward to how the seller handles the situation as well as hopefully takes feedback and improves the production quality to avoid things like serious sizing issues that would steer buyers away otherwise.I hope to make another update in the future on their ideally improved shoes.************UPDATE 12/28/2016I've worn the shoes on a few occasions and while I can make concessions on the quality of leather, what I can't get past is the really bad fit of the shoe. The size 7E has the equivalent width to a US 8E, but the shoe is still too long and when I walk my heels lift, and that leads to blistering.**********************I think that the shoes maybe UK sizing, I'm a US 8E on a Brannock and know my size well with buying shoes from Allen Edmonds, Alden, etc. I ordered the 8E and they were far too big. Next, I ordered the 7.5E and 7E and come to find that the 7E fits. This means that they are similar to UK sizing, in fact to a Loake 026 last, in it which I take a UK 7G.The shoes are very shiny out of the box, which isn't that great. I bought these as an alternative to boots for wet weather here in New England. I will write a follow-up as the season goes.Very nice shoes. I've had them for a couple of weeks now, and wear dress clothes to work in. I bought a pair of the Clinton cap to oxfords at the same time and alternate between the two. These were very stiff out of the box, but after a few days have broken in nicely. They are extremely comfortable and look great too. I wear an 11E, but had to get a 10E in these. Take note of the warning in the description, they run quite large. The manufacturer was quick to respond to an email regarding polish recommendations.I like that they come with shoe trees and shoe horn. This gives the user very little excuse not to take good care! They also come with extra laces and insoles, indicating that the manufacturer expects them to last a long time. I don't doubt it. The shoe bags are a nice touch too, though I haven't used them yet.I would prefer that the shoe trees were wood, and better fitting, as this would make the shoes easier to polish. The shoe trees are plastic and metal, with only a form for the toe.I'll start off with the unboxing of my shoes. The way they were packaged was top notch as they were separately wrapped in tissue and you received individual shoe bags and shoehorn. I inspected the shoes closely as there was one or two post criticizing the quality of the leather and they appeared to be in perfect condition. It only took a day to break them in and it was slightly painful but no blisters. Shoes come with insoles that you put in yourself and after the first six hours of wearing them, they began to squeak. When I got home, I put talcum powder under the insoles and the next day the sqeaking was gone. I did have to relace the shoes because their "straight bar lacing" had the lace crisscrossing underneath which was uncomfortable. After using the correct straight bar lace method , they fit perfect. I will buy more AV shoes in the near future.I wasn’t that happy to get rubber cleats on the sole but I probably missed that angle in the provided images. I thought I was getting at flat sole. But it’s less of a deal than the return and exchange so I can live with it.Got drenched and soaked wearing them and they dried out just fine whereas a glued-on sole probably would have come off. Still fit great, still look great.The shoe quality was excellent at a very reasonable price. The goodyear welted was also a selling point for me. The size is a little off. They were a little longer than my size 12 and a little narrower than expected for the wide width. That's why this is a 4 star review. Nice packaging and the heavy duty shoe horn were a nice touch. I bought a different style shoe at first which was too narrow, but customer service was excellent in recommending this style which was definitely a better fit. By the way, I did not receive any compensation for this review.I felt they were a little snug across the top where it breaks for the toes. Length was fine. They seem well made. I think the next size up would have been loose and it wasn't really a width issue.I think if I was going to be in them day in and day out, I might have returned them. Bought as dress shoes for events so it's not like I'm doing a lot of walking in them.Good quality finish over all with good rubber sole... but the heel stitching for one shoe was split - had to return it.Strong comfortable but Bulkey and looks like a Golf shoes.