They are easy to polish with minimal stitching and detailing around the soles (less gaps for gunk to get in them - why do most work shoes have that gap? Its a mystery lol). Update: Samsung got back and would fix for$100. Mens size 12 shoe tongues touch the top bars just so people know. They dont come with hardware as the description leads you to believe, but not a big deal. Got this one to keep in my bag, & it has been outstanding. I will never buy another razor ever again. Very very pleased to find a sturdy box to stack for my shoes. The sizing is completely off, the 6-12 are really 0-6. I believe in the product description it says that the yoke system is "smooth". I have a baby blanket made from the same material and these shoes remind me of that blanket.