I've just returned from spending three months walking all over the UK with these boots. I wanted attractive, yet not-too-flashy boots to wear. This was the only pair of shoes I brought for my trip and I was very pleased with them. I found them comfortable but I did purchase insoles which I used since day one. They are bendable, airy, and provided good support for me. While I am not a fan of the side design, they were easy to put on and off. They seemed to scuff up as would be expected from any shoes. The weather was not too cold but they seemed to do acceptable the majority of the time. I did notice they were not 100% water proof and moisture would seep in under certain weather. Overall, I am very pleased with these boots. They were versatile in that they could be dressy enough yet looked great with jeans as well.