I'm surprised how much I like these.  I bought them after seeing a similar pair on someone else who bought them from "leatherup.com".  These are a little more expensive, but they are ~2x thicker leather.  The style is almost identical (probably made in the same factory).

I've used these as riding boots and haven't walked long distance in them yet (not that they are really built for that).

They are dressier looking than I expected (I bought the brown).  After ~500 miles of riding the toe is not showing wear from shifting.