I'm a fan of Chukka style boots but I HATE that they all seem to have a stupid fashion zipper on the side. I found these and decided to give them a shot. I wear these daily in everything I do and while riding my motorcycle. They have held up the longest out of any other boot I've owned in the last 5 years and as they age, they look better and better. I've gotten more compliments on them after owning them for so long now that they have grease stains, dirt, normal wear & tear, water, etc. stains. And they haven't come apart!