XC4^® Prentiss Waterproof Plain Toe Derby (Men)

I guess I like this shoe I have 5 of them. OK, not exactly this shoe, I have just one other of this exact style (black). But either the Prentiss 1 or mesh fabric. This is the latest one. I guess I will have to see long term to see how it holds up. What I like about it in order of preference. Styling: I like that the shoe can be dressed up or dress down. A person can even use it in the gym if needed. Wide Sizes: This dovetails with the comfort aspect. Availability in a wide size is one of the most important aspects for me. Comfort: the Prentiss 2 leather shoes I have are all extremely comfortable on the bottom and the top of the foot. The footbed is very comfortable. Waterproof: I use them for travel and it is so nice to not have to worry about getting them wet. Breathable: Can you believe it? Waterproof and breathable. Keeps the feet from getting overheated and rank after a long day of travel. What I don't like: All by J&M shoes are so nice looking, I don't want to wear them because I don't want to get them dirty. Really. OK, I can't figure out is the shoes looks best in the plain brown shoelaces or the two-tone brown and white. It is a quandary. ;-)

This is my second pair of XC4 Prentiss. The other pair I have are solid brown. I am looking forward to these waterproof Prentiss for the wet Northwest US winter that has now started. The more you wear a Prentiss, the more comfortable it gets. Johnston & Murphy is truly living up the slogan of Not your father's show company."