For those of us that remember the 50's and 60's or good old Dad's loafers, will delight in these "Pennies" restoring faith in comfort, style and sharp presentation (you can wear these around the neighborhood or to The President's Correspondents' Ball). The price is very fair and the shine mirrors like patent leather. The sole and overall structure suggest longevity. And, I could not locate any indication these great shoes were manufactured outside the good USA. Rockport's reputation continues to hover above the mass of other loafer manufacturers.