I need to start by saying that I've only had these boots for a couple weeks, so I can't make any bold statements about their long term durability. That said, they look and feel like they're going to hold up just fine. These boots look great, they can even pass for psuedo-dress shoes if you're wearing pants that hide the boot above the ankle. Besides being stylish, they are quit comfortable with one condition (see below).

IMPORTANT!!!! Order these boots a 1/2 size smaller than your normal shoe size.

I normally wear a 10.5-11, but I ordered these boots in a size 10 and they are a touch on the large size. (Nothing a pair of wool socks won't cure).

Cons: While these boots are great for general around town and light duty, I would not recommend them for backpacking/ long distance hiking. They are a bit heavy, and the tongue isn't gusseted (meaning you'll get a lot of pebbles and sticks in your boot).