Hi these are my well loved Allen Edmonds Randolph penny loafers. The merlot is a nice color that pairs well with most styles! It has been well loved and cared for (regular horse hair brushing, conditioning, and polish as needed). Always stored with shoe trees (NOT included in sale) and in soft shoe bags that I'll ship the shoes in (see last picture). I've probably worn these about a 10-15 times so plenty of life left in them. Let me know if you have any questions.