It's an Obsession.
This is now my second pair of Rose. I also have 2 pairs of Lita and 2 pairs of sandals. It's officially an obsession. I love the look. i love the quality and the craftsmanship and I swear I get a compliment almost every time i wear them. Of all my "children" Rose is my favorite, it's got just the perfect balance of funk and professional. Both pairs required a very brief break in for me. i literally felt like i could not get my foot in the shoe the first time i bought them. I took them and had the shoemaker stretch them for me. On the second pair, the first wear, I wore them just 2 hrs with socks, the second wear, i wore them all day in work. By wear three, they are mine. highly recommend BedStu, they are my favorite shoes. As for care, i highly recommend shoe trees and proper care and with this, you will have these shoes forever. One pair is over 10 years old and they are great.