I've been wearing Clarks chukkas for years. Honestly I don't know how these babies are so affordable, considering they are an all leather build. They look great and age very wonderfully. Actually I prefer when they are aged as they are more flexible, comfortable, and develop a cool patina. After many months of regular wear you'll want to replace the shoe laces. I like a round dress lace style better than the factory laces. I do have to note that these have a MUCH more comfortable insole than I remember. Totally worth the buy. One wierd thing is I have never seen anyone wearing these in all my 10 years of knowing about them. Am I really the coolest person I've encountered? I'm only 38 and still think these are unique stylish rugged clean manly yet refined everyday boots. Get them.