I've been looking for my first pair of boat shoes for a while. I was excited to see that Cole Haan had their own boat shoes because the craftsmanship of the brand. The style and texture of the shoe is different from other brands. I like that the design is simple, but classic. The only thing I don't like is that the lacing of the shoe has to be tied every so often. But that shouldn't be a problem because the shoe fits like a loafer and lacing is more of an aesthetic. Overall, it's a great shoe!