This is my second pair. The first pair lasted quite long and only started wearing out around the shoe entrance where the foot enters. I have only worn these new ones a few times and feel good. Only recommendations are to inform users not to use light colour socks to start as they stained my tan socks black some. Also may want to consider better laces as I noticed wear already from wearing just a few times. Other than that, they are very nice and very thankful to the company to make a mens formal shoe that looks good, has wide toe area and is zero drop.

It's my second pair, and I didn' remember how good they looked when new. I must say that I beat the *** out of the 1st pair, until the outer sole started giving up. The leather upper was still holding strong, albeit creased, and they were still incredibly confortable. The new pair is exactly what I expected them to be.

I see some haters on Reddit talking about these shoes, but they have clearly never worn them. As expected with a barefoot shoe, they provide almost no constraints to my foot. My toes spread out. There is no heel lift.
Most importantly, they dont look like barefoot shoes. They somehow look like real dress shoes. The leather is nice and supple. The shape looks normal somehow, its like a trick.
I would highly recommend these shoes and I will be buying a pair in brown leather.

As a pilot, I’m always on the search for dress shoes that balance professionalism with comfort, especially since I walk a lot during my workday. Birchbury, a Canadian company, has nailed it with their barefoot-inspired footwear. The wide toe box and zero-drop sole provide exceptional comfort, making long hours on my feet—whether in the cockpit or trekking through terminals—feel effortless. At the same time, their high-quality design keeps me looking sharp and polished, perfectly suited for my uniform.
Their customer service is outstanding too—responsive, attentive, and genuinely focused on ensuring I’m satisfied. I’ve been impressed by how durable and well-crafted these shoes are; they hold up beautifully despite the miles I put on them at work. For anyone seeking comfortable, professional dress shoes that embrace a barefoot feel, Birchbury is a fantastic choice. As a Canadian brand, they bring that extra touch of care and quality I’ve come to appreciate. I wholeheartedly recommend them!

The shoes are comfortable (as they break in), look good, and seem very well made. Made to fit, and give enough room for my overgrown metatarsals (toe bones). There was only one drawback which is that the tongue is too flexible and short. Means that for me when I attempt to slip them on, the tongue folds under the elastic laces - would be nice for them to fix this. And when I reach down to hang onto the tongue while slipping them on, the tongue is short enough that I really have to grab carefully. I'll get used to it, and I don't believe it's a reason to veer away from these otherwise fabulous shoes (but please fix it for my next ones!)