These were like stepping into a pair of old faves upon wearing today, they are oh so soft and smooth with a nice water resistant bottom for the rainy days, i can see that these shoes will last for years and years and only look better as the leather forms to my foot and gait! I ordered another pair of Manitobahs that Im waiting for, SO EXCITED! Only thing I would point out is that as some others have said these sizes do run a bit small Im a 7-7.5 but to be on the safe side I ordered and 8 and Im glad I did because they are just right!