For most of my life, I have worn loafers with leather soles and little-to-no padding for all but the most casual or formal settings. At this point, I want more comfortable shoes that can pass well enough for dressy casual situations. This style of shoes well fits that bill when you select options without white soles.I'll talk about two pairs I bought (from different sellers) because they are essentially the same knit style with slight variations in how they utilize the mesh sections. The first is the Pozvnn "Mens Slip-on Tennis Shoes Walking Running Sneakers Lightweight Breathable Casual Soft Sole Mesh Work Gym Trainers" in all green; then, I purchased thIs LCGJR shoe in all brown.First, I'll say that this style is very comfortable. The knit allows the shoes to expand where needed to enhance comfort (unlike leather shoes that will stretch some over time but mostly force the foot to deal with its firm structure). Secondly, the dark green and dark brown colors are rich and vibrant; and the soles in each case match the knit exactly, something I have learned cannot be taken for granted.Now, to contrast the shoes, starting with sizing. The Pozvnn shoe matches what I am used to for my size. This shoe is a half to a full size bigger in length & width. (See photo comparing soles of the two shoes.)The insole of the Pozvnn shoe is quite comfortable, superior to this shoe's (pictured). The inserts in both are the same general perforated style with a thin nylon topper, but the perforated piece in the Pozvnn shoe provides better padding (more spring) and the top layer is a bit thicker and of a better grade. I know from experience with some inserts similar to this shoe's insoles that the top layer will likely begin to separate soon, bunch up and have to be removed, leaving just the perforated layer which is uncomfortable on a bare foot. Fortunately, because this shoe runs large, I could add some cushy inserts I already own, enhancing the comfort.The other significant issue has to do with the tongues and the finishing of the rim. The Pozvnn shoes are nicely finished, with no exposed place where fabric overlaps (which bodes well for how the fabric will wear). These shoes have a trim that goes around the top...which means that there will be a place where the two ends of the trim meet. And that is a problem because it wasn't done well on either of these LCGJR shoes (see photo).Perhaps the manufacturer thought the sloppy finish would go unnoticed because the ends meet under a flap displaying the company logo. I likely wouldn’t have seen this issue for a while; but since I’m using these shoes for dressy casual, I removed the flaps (easily detached with a seam ripper). Basically, the flaps offer no structural support for the trim; they just provide advertising and a cosmetic covering.Now, you may wonder why I didn't buy another pair of Pozvnn shoes since they are comfortable without inserts, more accurately sized and better finished around the top. To be honest, I would have bought more Pozvnn shoes had they been available in brown. Still, I do not regret buying these LCGJR shoes. I really like the look and the warm, deep brown color. However, I would not recommend buying them unless you have (or are willing to buy) inserts and unless you or someone you know can address the problem if (likely, when) the ends of the trim come loose. It's definitely fixable (easiest if you do it before the unraveling begins), but best done by someone who has experience with such mending.[Note: I have rated these shoes a ‘4’ because I had inserts and the ability to address the mending issue. Had that not been the case, I would have rated them a ‘3’.]
