I spit shined these up for 'showing off' on MC birthday & veterans day (Nov. 10 & 11 you see). I wasn't crazy about the quality of leather though. I will put them into regular service soon enough and may do a follow up review then. Should of ordered the Wide width instead of EW. My feet are swollen and will wear heavy wool socks so I thought that was a good idea but it wasn't neccessary. They are still comfortable and function fine.