Leather upper, looks altogether somewhat more youthful than in the photo, also youthful as a Birkenstock. The footbed is also made of leather and very soft (soft bedding) and in Width G 1/2 for normal to narrow feet, so falls into the width of not so wide, though of course Velcro, the shoe can be adjusted. Very pleasant running in the footbed and cushioning. The size normal fit, 44 would also fit, but then had the foot less air in the shoe. However, the shoe has a front and rear edge, front If the foot is not up to the raised edge rich, avoid knocking it. For orientation: In Birkenstock I need one size smaller (size 43) in athletic shoes often one to two no. larger (45.5).