Most Bruno Magli shoes are made from Nappa leather, which is created from (in the case of the Maioco at least) goat skin, yielding a softer and more supple upper than is possible with calf leather. The result is certainly the most comfortable dress shoe I've ever worn, and possibly that you'll ever wear. The vamp of the shoe is high enough to comfortably accommodate a dress-length orthotic.Style-wise, these are simply gorgeous shoes, just like what you'd see in the pages of GQ or on the runways of Europe's fashion capitals. The slightly tapered toe lends a slenderer silhouette, which is stylish without being trendy - still conservative enough for even the most straitlaced office environments. The stitching on the bottom of the shoe is concealed in a special channel, a hallmark of fine shoe construction which results in a cleaner, more polished appearance. The Maioco, simply put, looks rich, and will doubtless elevate any outfit to a higher level.