A true classic
I got these
boots more than six years ago...they've served me very well since. They are very comfortable in a variety of conditions, from cool to freezing, dry to wet,
urban to rural, flat terrain to
rocky, hilly terrain. They look good, too -- they probably won't do for semiformals, but they work well for more casual occasions; I've worn them to an office job and to less-than-casual but not-quite-formal weekend parties. They look good with both khakis and
jeans, though they probably would not go well with a
skirt. They are easy to clean and very durable -- I've only had to send them to the shop twice, and I abuse them a LOT. My only major complaints are that they are on the heavy side and they are tricky to put on and take off, two things which, unfortunately, I have not gotten used to. But that's a small price to pay for such an all-purpose shoe. I'll probably be wearing my pair for years to come.