I bought these in brown for my husband for Christmas 2014 and he loved them from the moment he opened the box. The quality of the leather is good. They were so soft when first taken out of the box and even looked good on my husband's flat, wide feet. Treat these shoes with leather protection spray beforehand or you will regret it! Our only regret is that we didn't treat them as well. How do you treat good leather shoes? My husband wore them down before we sprayed them and had to live with some stains. Our fault. However, this shoe has endured all weather conditions, from dry, hot summers to snowy winters. My husband really liked the look of the Sperrys and I was happy to buy them at a lower price. Looking for another pair as he continues to wear them in the snow!