I started wearing the Black version, and subsequently, the brown version of this shoe back in the 1990's. They last well, are a very good fit, (10.5 and W) and are very comfortable. I have had pairs made in several different countries and found them all to be practicably identical. I have just purchased 2 pairs in Black and 2 pairs in brown which at my age (72) I would expect they should last me for life! That's a good thing since they seem to be getting harder to find in the shops!!