​Made a prototype urban walking shoe — would love brutal honest feedback (concept called Ayumi)

Been working on a shoe concept I’m calling Ayumi (歩み — Japanese for “walking/step”). The idea was to create something that sits between a technical sandal and a chunky sneaker — open enough for warm weather urban wear, but with a serious lug sole for all-day walking on city streets.

Key design choices I made:

Velcro strap closure system (no laces, slip-on feel)

Circular ankle cutout for ventilation + visual identity

Deep lug outsole for grip and cushioning on hard surfaces

Mixed materials: smooth leather upper + suede toe cap

Really want to know: Would you actually wear this? What would you change? Be harsh — this is a prototype stage.