The denim colourway goes with practically anything & the little bow is a cute touch. 5mm cord handy. The top is a perfect fit with no gaping at the sides and it has s full skirt. Ive owned two pair of these before and each lasted over 5 years (my last pair lasted 8 years - I know because I wore them in my wedding in May, 2012). The footbed width is a bigger problem with a big increase in width from J2 to J3. I?d anything, they seem like they might break in on the (slightly) roomy side. Update: After wearing these for 5 months, I started developing pain in my heel from the inadequate padding. With good wool socks Im still wearing them daily in the winter. I don?t know where these ones were made but the craftsmanship is noticeable. These are very lightweight and offer enough support for a long walk in my hilly neighborhood with happy feet at the end.