I only bought these as they were on sale. Glad I switched it up.

Over the last six or seven years, I've had three pairs of Topsiders. The first pair lasted five years and they were great shoes. The second pair lasted less than two; decent shoes, but less comfortable and certainly less durable. The third pair lasted for a summer; they were uncomfortably and shoddily built. So after the last of the Sperrys failed, I searched around for a replacement brand at a less-than-$100 pricepoint, and of course Sebago was what I came across first.

They're built of much sturdier, thicker leather. And, unlike Sperrys, these will require a break in period. But after the leather has some creases and had suppled up, they're golden. After they conform to your foot, they're a pleasure to wear.

I realize that both Sperry and Sebago are owned by footwear giant Wolverine, but it's obvious that the current manufacturing processes is still very different between the two sub-brands. I'll report back if there are any durabilty issues, but these things seem solid, and I'm looking forward to a few years with them before I get another pair.