I'm a guy on a budget, and I usually buy the cheapest things I can find, including shoes. But cheap shoes always wear out fast. I noticed my co-worker had on these shoes by Timberland, and I asked him how long he'd been wearing them. He said at least three years. My Walmart shoes never last that long! So I went ahead and invested in these Timberland shoes. All I can say is that so far they are way more comfortable and seem to be way more well-made than any shoe I've owned before. I'm really glad I got smart and spent a little more than I'm used to spending on footwear when I bought these Timberlands.