"I first purchased this shoe about eight years ago. This shoe is a real trooper. When they wear out just take it to your shoe guy and get them re-soled. They retain their shape very well and they are good in any number of settings. This is the kind of shoe where people will look and compliment you as no one else will be wearing anything like it. Most have never seen anything like it before. This is a timeless classic shoe that is not loud or overbearing, truly understated classic elegance. They go well with jeans, khakis and most winter trousers such as wool or corduroy. This shoe even goes with shorts. This is an excellent shoe, truly a must for a shoe lover. I have worn this shoe all year around. I wore this shoe as a student, as a teacher and as a professor."