I am struck by the beauty of these boots. This is a bench-made boot in Horween Shell Cordovan, it doesn't get much better than this when it comes to welted shoes (I prefer our handsewns of course). I've heard that these are not terribly comfortable and perhaps that is where we have the edge. I took this picture from ACL's post... here's the link: http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2010/09/08/rrl-at-the-rhinelander-mansion/