Shoes & Socks (retired)

I bought two sets so I could have the tan socks for two dolls from another line. I had hoped to be able to use the shoes for my semi-modern AG dolls but I am dismayed at how plastic the shoe material looks. I could deal with the plastic soles other posters mentioned, even the lack of a tongue, but the actual last of the shoe looks 'fake' too. Addy's boots are made from a similar material but don't have a plastic looking shiny finish.

The socks are great and I foresee a lot of use for them but not the shoes at all. Grade C-