When I got home, I tossed them in the washing machine to break in the fabric. They're out now and drying on a bookshelf. The upper definitely gives a lot more...thank gawd!
I still score the SGS as a 2/5 stars for the versatile style and their adorable good looks. Wearing these on a 4 mile walk left my feet hurting all over. Alas, it's too late to return them online... Off to the thrift store we go.