I just bought a pair of Brunello sneakers at a big discount (40 %). But they are still very expensive, and I am not sure this is a good deal. They do not look particularly better than high-end sneakers from other producers. I bought them for two reasons. They fit my wide feet. When I tried another pair from Brunello on, they felt like solid shoes given me more more support than I am accustomed to from sneakers. So I plunged. Time will tell if I made a good decision, but here are some questions for you: 1) What do you think of Brunello sneakers in particular and sneakers in general when compared to ordinary shoes? Is there a continuum between cheap and simple sneakers and decent hand crafted shoes where we can fit these sneakers like Brunellos in? 2) If we are to think about our casual dressing as seriously as our suitings, what sneakers - if any - should we buy? What should we buy?