Im a big fan of Sperry Top-Sider's. I have been wearing them for years. This is my 4th pair of these shoes and won't be my last. The leather is very durable and the non marking soles make it perfect to wear out on the boat. Im pretty rough on shoes so the fact that I buy a pair every 1.5 years says a lot. Most shoes last me about 6 months before I replace them. Sperry owner for life!