I've been a wearer of Sperrys for a long time. But more and more I found myself disappointed. The Sperrys did not seem to hold up especially in salt water. From time to time I've gone over to Sebagos and found them to very good. This pair is the best I've worn by far. I'm a professional captain and have been for over 35 years. I need to depend on my tools and I have found that these shoes hold up very well. My only little beef is that on this pair there is a seam on the inside of the right foot right near my little toe that seemed rough and would cause me some discomfort after walking in them for a while. I found that an emery board took off the rough spot and now they are fine. Can highly recommend them.