They are definitely made with much more premium materials and with much care to the fit and finish of the design elements. The cross band does seem little wider then I would but I believe that's done to make up for a more relaxed fit and not to be too tight on the foot. I love the logo embossed in the suede band along with the subtle addition of the iconic 3 stripes to make it a signature styling element of the slides. Definitely much more exclusive and limited than the standard comfort slides !