Just bought my second pair after wearing out my first after six years' regular use. As a big & tall guy, I need shoes that can handle 350+ lbs. I live in the city and walk to work, so I want shoes that look good in the office (so I don't have to change into another pair) as well as at clubs and restaurants after work. These shoes meet all my needs. With jeans or with suits, these shoes look great and get their fair share of compliments. [Note: I have these in both brown and black. If you're not a fan of contrast stitching, be aware that the black shoes have white stitching while the brown shoes have tan stitching that is less noticeable. Both look great to me. After repeat shoe polishings or mink oil treatment, the stitches on both styles darken considerably.]