Maybe I am out of touch with shoes, but I don’t think I have previously seen sneakers, that look like upscale boots. I was very impressed with the quality, and look, of these awesome sneaker/boots! Obviously, sneakers are more than acceptable, and even have become a status symbol, over the last few decades, but I always liked them just for comfort. As great as sneakers are, there were some occasions where you had to wear something a little more stylish. These combine both elements! You get the comfort, but you can wear them for upscale casual, and even business. They really look great, and I hope this hybrid becomes a very popular type of shoe. Highly recommended!