Initially the right shoe fit a little tight at the laces, but that subsided and now they are exceptionally comfortable. The right shoe also had a different lace out-of-the-box than the left: it was thicker and unpolished, a $2 fix and likely a one-off fluke. The cushioning is noticeable. With respect to style they look great with a suit and with jeans. I look forward to wearing these
shoes. I'm giving comfort 5 stars post-break-in.