This is my second pair, I owned a pair about 12 years ago and loved them.  I did not see the style for awhile, so when I noticed they were available, I was very happy to buy another pair.  However, the toe area is made from nice thick strong leather, but he area above that is not, it was somewhat bent out of shape before I even put them on, so I am not too happy about that. I believe it's because that leather is too thin.