They really are a nice as the picture shows, with the natural leather contrasting nicely with the eyelets which were in bright colours.

They really are a nice as the picture shows, with the natural leather contrasting nicely with the eyelets which were in bright colours.  Read Less

I'd waterproofed them with nikwax before their first use, and they were great at keeping my feet dry as i walked through muddy ...  Read More

I'd waterproofed them with nikwax before their first use, and they were great at keeping my feet dry as i walked through muddy puddles with the dogs.  Read Less

The outer of this style of shoe is leather, with the exception of the tongue, which is padded fabric.

The outer of this style of shoe is leather, with the exception of the tongue, which is padded fabric.  Read Less

In summary, they are really comfortable thanks to all the padding, and you can wear them straight out of the box.

In summary, they are really comfortable thanks to all the padding, and you can wear them straight out of the box.  Read Less

These will be ideal for walking in winter and autumn, but if you're wanting something to hike in during the summer or warmer cl...  Read More

These will be ideal for walking in winter and autumn, but if you're wanting something to hike in during the summer or warmer climates, i'd recommend looking at a goretex treated fabric-based pair, like the merrell siren range.  Read Less