After a couple pairs of Cole Haan and other various mid-range loafers I decided to step up (pardon the pun) and go for a more premium brand (soles on Cole Haan and Polo loafers wore out too fast in my opinion).  So far, after 2 weeks, these are working out great.  Great style that never goes out of style and as best I can tell these are well made.  I hope they will last maintenance free for at least 4-5 years.  I expect to wear them 3-4 days a week as I travel a lot and don't have room to bring a 2nd pair of shoes.  If these fall apart too soon I will be sure to come back to update my review.  PS - Heavy duty leather requires 2-3 day break-in period.

REVIEW UPDATE - 6/8/13
Heel on right shoe is coming apart.  Appears to be a 3-piece construction and all 3 pieces are separating.  I am attempting to contact Amazon to see about even replacement.  Shoe is still very comfortable and upper looks like new but the heel is a BIG problem.  Will update exchange/ replacement resolution as available.

REVIEW UPDATE (FINAL) - (9/24/13)
I was unable to make contact regarding shoe return/ replacement.  I had a local shoe repair (cobbler) shop put the heel back together.  It looks same as new and after 3 months the heel is still holding just fine.  Leather upper and soles appear to be holding up well.  I travel almost every week and when I am on the road I am constantly going in and out of appointments.  These shoes get a lot of miles and I hope they will last 5+ years.  PS - I am strongly considering buying the same exact shoe in the dark brown.