I love these shoes and, in fact, they are my everyday casual shoes,  To start with, they are remarkably well constructed.  I have owned several pair and have put them through significant abuse in both dry and wet conditions and they hold together and look great with only minor cleanup.  They seem much more sturdy than other boat shoes I have owned.  At the same time, they are stylish -- coming in a number of different dye colors.  In addition to outdoor day use, I am very comfortable wearing them for an elegant casual night on the town.  But the best test of a shoe is it's comfort and they truly shine here.  They fit well around your foot and have just the right arch.  The sole combines the right balance of flexibility and stiffness, leaving you comfortable and confident on a wide range of terrain.  I often walk several miles a day in these shoes and my feet still feel good at the end of the day.  All in all, a great shoe!