My father bought these for me in high school and now years later, they are starting to show their age. I don't own many casual dress shoes, so I take care of them. They have been caught in down pours, soaked and sometimes even neglected. I have managed to 'restore' them, however they do look a tad tired. Now that I am much older(22), dress myself now and moved out of that dim lit basement I am considering buying a similiar pair. Absurd? Certainly not, as I have faith in the qualitiy of the brand. I just wish my JCPenny alternatives held up as long. They're comfortable, classicly stylish and worth every nickel.