Fast delivery as always with Amazon. The actual size is smaller in from 42. The shoe has a thick, soft, grained leather. Visually, it looks in the picture look better. The footbed is outstanding and is supported by the gel -or Air Cushioned sole. I am sure you could at this shoe last a lifetime. The design is typical of Dr. Martens. Improvement I see in the lining processing. Pure Synthetic no Breathable material. The feet are "smoke" at the end of the day. Here I see absolute Verbesserungsptential. For the price a good value, -Leistungsverhältniss.