Let me start off by saying this. I was originally going to give these boots 1 star. They run a size too big, scratch and crease incredibly easily, and seem very overpriced, and are made in China despite Eastland boasting that it is made in Maine. However, the boots grew on me really quickly. Once broken in, they fit much better and feel a little more durable. I was very hesitant to return them because despite the negatives, they are the only pair of nice looking "plain" (i.e., no zippers, or strange tacky features) boots that I could find.

I'll experiment with some leather conditioner to see if that changes anything as far as the scuffs go, but I do not think I'd feel comfortable spending more than $60 on these boots. The boots are very comfortable but do run big. Consider buying a size lower, or looking into some insoles if you find that yours are oversized too.