I've never bought a pair of shoes on line before and I have no regrets.  My previous pair of casual/dress shoes were also Deer Stag and they lasted me well over 6 or 7 years.  The top part was still in great shape but the soles only last so long.  This pair is very comfortable right out of the box.  They appear to be the same high quality product and I won't be surprised to get several years of good wear out of them.  They are nice looking and are very hard to scuff.  My only complaint was the shipping that took abnormally long.  It took several weeks to get them from the time I ordered them even though they were listed as being in stock.  I would have given them a 5 had it not been for the service.