Bought these to replace a worn out pair of Clarks Escalades for my husband. Hes always on his feet and needs good shoes. This version is made of much stiffer leather and isn't nearly as comfortable as his previous pairs of the same style. They look nice but they require breaking in and his previous pairs of Escalades were comfy right out of the box. Im probably going to buy him a pair of Ecco loafers and/or a pair of Vionic Preston Loafers, both of which are supposed to be excellent for people who spend a lot of time on their feet. Well see, I guess!