I bought these when they were first released in the store. I wore them so much I needed a second pair just Incase the first bécame unusable. By that time they were no longer in the store on display but the person helping me informed me that the pair I was looking for could be handmade and I could pick them up in a week or 2. I agreed and before the end of my work trip I was going home with the shoes! Great service and great quality!