I have 2 pairs, a black pair and a brown pair.  I have had them about 18 months, they wear well, look good, and help with my weak ankles. As a boot they provide great support and I have fewer sprained ankles. I bought them both new (at the same time) from a local retailer. Oddly, the black pair came with what I think is "work" lace and the brown pair with a "dress" lace.  Why not a five star rating?  I had a heel problem with the left black boot and the brown pair had to be stretched to be truly comfortable.  Allen Edmonds offered to fix the heel problem for free, pay the shipping as well; but the local shoe guy offered to do it for $10.  He came me "same hour" service; just didn't make sense to take Allen Edmonds up on their offer.  As for another reviewer's comment about Wolverine 1000 mile boots, we're comparing apples to oranges. I have a pair of them for casual wear.  They are a good boot too, but they just won't do for dress wear, which the Bayfield does.  I paid full price, maybe the folks who have "quality" issues have bought "seconds" from a discount retailer.