Clarks Men's Wallabee Boot - Classic Suede Chukka Boots for Men, Comfortable Casual & Dress Shoes - Perfect for Office, Travel & Everyday Wear

My husband and son love these, but I don't get the concept of Wallabees. I think they're ugly, and there's zero insulation so they can't be warm, but men think they're comfortable, "manly", and will last forever. They do not last forever; in fact, they barely last 3 months before the paper-thin suede starts to wear, and you start to see sock (or toe) through the shoes. But the men will not care; they would probably use duct tape or rope to hold these paper-think wafers on foam together, and do you know why? Because the entire shoe could wear away, but the physics-defying material that sews the Wallabee together is indestructible, and this makes men proud. "Yes," they'll say. "The suede is paper-thin; the tongue of the shoe is, after two months, non-existent, but the soles are still on, and the shoe is held together by *good craftsmanship*." (That's something men are proud of; money well spent on the labors of a hard-working "cobbler"). No, instead of buying new shoes, the men will gift you with a bottle of "suede cleaner", never-minding that there is no suede left to clean, and expect you to fix these netted-sandals.Just, don't try to "save" the suede — again, the super-string that holds the Wallabee together literally lasts forever, though the suede seems designed to last, at best, through a mere puff of wind. The poor Wallabee will start to fall limp and apparently "shrink"; this is when men will proudly think, "these are just getting broken in". But their toes or socks will be showing through the holes in the suede, and you'll either have to live with the embarrassment of going to dinner dressed to the nines with the man's socks showing through these "man shoes", or you're going to have to swap the used Wallabee with a new Wallabee every three months, and pretend like you used magic woman skills to repair the paper-thin suede.Why five stars, then? Because (1) the man WILL find out about the Wallabee one day, and (2) the one redeeming value of Wallabees is, they're all exactly the same, and men don't notice when you toss their trashed, see-through shoes for a new pair!Indeed, it gets pricey. $80 you think? Oh no: the first pair is $80, but invariably, the same color shoe will have to be shipped from England for the full $125 plus shipping. Sometimes, you'll get lucky and find a shade close to the original shade; it doesn't have to be perfect. In fact, I literally replaced my husband's black Wallabees with a white/tan color, and he believed the suede cleaner and my hard labor removed the dirt from the shoe. Ultimately, it simply doesn't matter: all Wallabees feel the exact same. So every three months, punch out about $80-$130 for the shoes, wait for sleep or drink to overtake the man, then replace the old Wallabees with the new ones. So the man can be happy with life in general.Tip: it is best if you make clear you utter disdain for the appearance of the shoe. It comes naturally, so it's not a lie. This way, even if they know the money is slipping out of their parched back accounts every few months, they'll be too filled with pride in their Wallabees to much think about the loss of funds.I've been doing this for almost 24 years. I've attempted all sorts of changes of foot apparel, but take it from me: do not waste your time. The minute a man tries on a Wallabee is akin to being "born". Five stars because this, the Wallabee, is the secret to a man's happiness and well-being. Every step they take, they consider the man "cobbling" his Wallabee together with tools that haven't been in existence for centuries, and the man feels whole. And if all they need to feel "whole" and satisfied is some 3-month-lasting ugly shoes, just get him the shoes. You can't put a price on the lack of a man wallowing in self-pity; it's priceless. Get a second job if you must, but order these Wallabees every three months, and witness a changed man.I really didn't need shoes but I bought these for use as a Walter White/Heisenberg Breaking Bad costume prop. The reviews I read said the size ran a bit large so I ordered a half size smaller. They were snug when I put them on, but not tight. I imagine they will stretch a bit because of the material they are made of. So half size smaller did work for me. They come in a medium width. So if you wear say an 11W, you might just as well order an 11. The reason I didn't give this a 5 star is there is hardly any "ball of the foot" cushioning. I'll have to add some kind of insert if I wear these other than for costuming. Heel is okay but the rest of your foot feels like it's on a cement floor. For $90 I would have thought the shoe would have been of better comfort.UPDATE- My review above was for the black Wallabee. I ordered again but this time in tan. Same quality, ordered a half size smaller.so the fit is good. These shoes automatically come in Wide width. These tan shoes were $128. Very pricey but authentic to the costume use I need them for.The fit was perfect. They are very comfortable.I did quite a bit of looking around for a new comfortable pair of shoes and finally settled on the Clarks Original Wallabees. Here are a few things to note:- They do run small. I normally wear a mens 10.5 or 11, but I took the advice of others and ordered a size 10...fits perfectly.- The heal is high, and narrow, so you'll want to keep that in mind while first wearing them so as not to turn your ankle. But the upside is another half inch or so in height compared to other shoes...great for average sized men like me!- The Beeswax leather looks much better in real life than in the Amazon picture. Less shiny, and more earth toned.- The Beeswax leather will get a distressed look as you wear it - See the Beeswax Clarks Original Desert Oxford pic for an example. I think it looks very nice.- The soles do get dirty and won't stay that perfect white or cream color in the pictures, so if that is a problem for you keep that in mind. I personally love the way mine are starting to look after wearing them for a couple of weeks.- Amazon's prices are, by far, the best out there. I paid $100 on Amazon, compared to $140 at other online and brick and mortar shops.I got them for my son for his graduation...he was stylish yet casual! He loved the fit and look and hes so picky about his shoes. I remember my uncle's wearing these when I was young...Clark's Walabees are AwesomeLove these boots , I have them in the camel color as well ...So comfortableI purchased these boots for my husband who is 55 yrs old, for his birthday. He has been telling me for yrs about this boot & how he wished he still had a pair. He said that he bought many pairs of them in the 1970's & they were so comfortable. So, with his birthday coming up, I got on Amazon to just ck to see if these boots were still made. To my joy I found them on Amazon & purchased them immediately. When I gave them to my husband on his b'day, he was so excited. He couldn't believe that I found the exact boot that he had & loved many yrs ago. I think this is the best gift I've ever given him. The boots were the right color & fit his size 9 1/2 foot exactly right. Thank you guys for making it so easy to find the perfect gift for my husband. I know he will wear them for yrs & now I know where to go when he wears them out. From - a happy wifeFew scratches here and there. Left one had a nice deep abrasion. I returned them for a new pair. Then the right one had some scratches. I basically mixed and matched em and it worked out. Shipping services need to be revamped though. Very sloppy.For the shoe asides from the scratches, I've loved this shoe forever. Very comfortable and stylish. Cant go wrong with a fresh pair of Wally's. You can wear them with practically anything. GET A HALF A SIZE SMALLER, and you should be good. They run BIG.Need to actually wear them for a while. Needs breaking in.These shoes are extremely comfy and well made. I think the look great. Great shoeIt was comfortable. I wear it to parties etclike it