At first I wasn't sure I'd like them, but they wear out pretty quickly once you're ready to take long walks in them. They are very persistent on surfaces like concrete and marble. I haven't tested the waterproofing but the outsole seems well made and the suede and canvas material on the upper feels well stitched. No rough edges and nothing frayed. The tongue is a bit shorter than I would like and the insole is a bit stiff. Aside from these quibbles, I have no complaints.