It is different then the one I bought before there is no elasticity around yoThe upper part of the shoeLove the pewter color, but the comfortable supportive insole makes this shoe great to wear to work and go right into the evening without getting tired.These are the only pair of flats that I’ve ever found comfortable and stylish for my size 8.5 narrow feet that cover my long toes. I’ve bought a new pair every year since 2014! On my 7th pair now! They do polish up nicely too, if needed. I LOVE them!The only drawback is over time, they will begin to smell simply because your bare foot is snugly enclosed in leather. I just cut & place a dryer sheet inside of them before I slip them on & it resolves it. Hubby calls them my “stinky” shoes! Ha! But that’s when ya know it’s time to reorder a new pair.They ran true to size for me, 8 Med. and compare size wise with other shoes I have in that size. I purchased the black leather and see it as a versatile flat that can be worn with jeans or skirts. The cushioning is good and the arch support is better than most, but not excellent. I have worn them a few times and the elastic is still making an indentation in the top of my foot. I think/hope they will stretch eventually, so I wouldn't want them looser. The heel rubs a little bit, but I think that will stop once they are broken in. I wouldn't recommend taking these right out of the box and expecting to wear them all day on your feet or while sight seeing, e.g., but I think that once they are broken in, you could walk for several hours and be comfortable. No way they could take the place of a sneaker or comfort shoe, IMO. They are very soft and lightweight which is a plus to travel when you want a shoe that packs compactly and that you can wear with everything.This shoe is great! I love having an alternative to heels that is comfortable and plain - no frilly things, nothing.The leather is soft, the shoe is bendable, and has good padding on the inside / bottom to keep me from being flat-footed all day (which typically leads to somewhat painful heels in other flat shoes for me).They go with anything and everything - which I LOVE. The match-factor adds way more value to the shoe for me since I don't want to have to stock up on every color in every shoe (due to a limited closet AND wallet).The first 2 days I wore them, the areas on the top where the shoe ended and the top of my foot was bare (not sure what to call that part) felt a little snug. When I would take the shoes off, I'd have a little red 'ring' or 'mark' on those areas. But that was really just 2 days, and it's meant to stretch and form to your foot. Which is exactly what it did : )I highly recommend these if you are in the market for a black flat. Well worth the money as I'll wear them a TON! I even want to buy another in a different color (which goes against my closet and wallet 'rule')!I was looking for a pair of sturdy, reliable, and comfortable flats that I could wear an entire day while walking around. These were a great find! I was afraid that the color would be tacky because this specific color (Paloma) was on sale for $34.99, whereas other colors went for $90. The color was fine, a dark brown with a silvery shine/foil - most likely not what I would've chosen if all of the choices were $34.99, but still wearable with many different outfits and not tacky at all. The shoes fit well (true 6.5) and were comfortable on first wear, but unfortunately my right foot is a bit bigger than my left, but not enough to be a size 7, so the shoe rubs in certain places on my right pinky toe and back Achilles tendon. Not the shoes' fault, so I consider this a solid purchase and would recommend them to anyone looking for basic, comfortable, higher-quality flats! I'll be potentially looking to see if Born sandals are as comfortable and dependable as these flats.These are replacing my first pair (several years old) of Born ballet-style flats. I like the quality of the shoes' leather. The interior is padded and makes wearing them for many hours easier for walking and standing. The rubber soles prevent slipping on polished surfaces.These flats are perfect for casual wear: jeans, sporty slacks, and skirts.Here's another good reason to buy a pair of Born flats: When traveling via air means removing shoes to pass through the TSA's security points. When wearing these flats, removing (and putting back on) shoes is fast and easy.If you prefer good quality workmanship, decent leather, padding, and a rubber sole, these flats are worth their price. Yes, you can buy a cheaper, man-made material, but the quality will not be the same.Went to Paris and needed some flats, as you know it way to much walking and my shoes were comfortable allllllll day long. Worth every penny!The shoes when worn makes my bony feet looks slimmer and smart. It is comfortable too and is comparable with lucky brand emily ballet. I like the colour. This is a replacement of my lucky brand emily ballet which the nude colour is no longer available.