MARK NASON vero cuoio Italy are some of the finest boots on the planet. And, there is a world a difference between the Italy made boots of yesteryear and the current lounge or Sketchers brand. The way you know is the great shoes usually have blue or orange lining and are made in Italy. I have owned several pairs of Nason Italy boots, purchased them at Nordstroms at the time and they all cost over $500 a pair--15 years ago. This pair is the heaviest pair I've ever owned. They run a full size large as most Nason's do. These run bug and wide. So, fit like a size 11 not 10. These are crinkled leather, very heavy duty more like cowboy or bike boots. I had them resoled by a great shoe man and the soles are flawless. The heels will need to be changed in time as shown. And, the back of one boot needed a repair as shown. It has hand sewn and it fits under the strap so does not show, and yet will wear fine with the repair in my view. Overall, a great pair of boots that are daily wears. They do look like they are from another planet---but that's what Mark Nason has stood for over time. He is my simply my favorite shoe designer of all time. I hope you get the pleasure of owning a pair. Grab them while you can & enjoy life~