I've never spent this much money on a pair of shoes before. But after wearing the Barker Grassington for about 4 months now, I will be getting another pair and understand why they cost more. The leather on these puppies is top-notch. Wait until you get to smell them when they first arrive. I got mine in just over a week even here in the United States. I have really fat feet and these fit me perfect. I wasn't sure they would so I asked their customer service by emailing them. They got back to me within 2 hours with a very helpful way to figure out if they would fit - a nice surprise.