I love the look of these boots - hence why I bought them.  Upon first wear, they start showing major stress lines.  By the end of one week of light use, they are completely scuffed.  I own other Clarks shoes/boots and have never had this issue.  I believe this isn't a matter of quality so much as it is the natural leather.  However the soles are gummy rubber, not comfortable to wear and overly pliable.  For $80 boots, Clarks should put a little hard plastic in there to reinforce these boots for the wearer.  Despite the scuffing and stress lines, I still wear them, but I would wear them more if they didn't scuff so easily and if the soles were more durable/comfortable.