I was a groomsmen at a wedding recently and was required to purchase these shoes. I only worn them for the wedding and now no longer need them. Leather Soles are good. Heel is very much intact. Small scratches. But otherwise they are in great shape. Made in Italy. Premium Genuine Leather. Classic dark brown leather oxfords by Express. I screenshotted some of the pictures from the Express website to show where I bought them. Vero Cuoio Size 11.5