I usually buy Sperrys and wear them till they fall apart.  I have always felt like they should last longer than they do for the price you have to pay.  I have been wearing Keen shoes for 3 years now and happened to run across these Keen Boat Shoes.  As a big fan of the Keen brand I decided to buy these.  I have only had them a few weeks and have been wearing them around the house.  Like Sperrys, they will need to be broke in.  But they are more solid and feel like they are going to last much longer than Sperrys.  Short of the typical hot spots I've gotten from every pair of boat shoes I've owned, these are very comfortable and worth the price.  I also love the signature toe protector.  It gives the shoes a great look that is different than most boat shoes.