The Naot Director is a slip on shoe with gore at the instep for accessibility.  This style has a padded heel cup & padded back sides for ultimate comfort.  The Director features padded technical lining in the front for comfort, warmth & moisture absorption.  The Executive Collection features a 1.75″ TPR sole with a metal shank. This collection uses a hand-sewn strobel construction making it strong and extremely flexible. Naot Director Handcrafted Ink Brown Lthr Men's - A One Clothing