Not worth the money
Unfortunately, Bostonian too has cut back on quality. The previous pair I had owned kept me happy for several years and a couple soles. They were good Italian leather and held up very well to wear. This most recent pair are, of course, Chinese leather and they are of a noticeably lower quality for the same money. If you're willing to pay their price I recommend paying the extra $30.00 for Johnson and Murphy or $15.00 for the Florshiem.