In general, I dislike the look of boaters.  My husband, however, has been wearing boaters for years.  He had been upgrading his boaters annually at a Dexter shop in Maine.  When the shop closed down, he was left with beat up old shoes that were really no longer wearable.  For Christmas, I decided to surprise my better half with a pair of these shoes.  (For better or for worse!)  After much research, I chose the Sebago Schooner in Brown Oiled Waxy.  They arrived in a timely manner without complications and they looked great.  My husband was very pleased.  The 12 Wide fit my husband perfectly(he thought it might be too narrow but it wasn't) and he loves the quality of the leather and the craftsmanship.  Some reviewers critized the quality of these shoes.  I'll have to see how they hold up to the abuse I'm sure they'll fall victim to. For now, I highly recommend these to those who are seeking a classic, quality boat shoe.  And the price is right!