I wear these everyday for work and I wear them casually off work. Great for walking the dog and hitting the town!
I love the Houston Green nubuck. Durable leather for work and everyday activities. Break in around the collar has taken about a week and a half but other than that they felt great out of the box! I did however apply some Horween venetian shoe cream I had laying around to them so they would darken since that's what I prefer. Also it adds great protection for the leather in wet elements as well. I usually just brush them off if they get dusty at the end of the day.
Jim Green recommends getting these in your normal US Brannock size for US customers so that's what I did and got a 9D. Fit is perfect! Zero Drop last is very comfortable and feels great! Roomy toe box, plenty of space for your feet when they swell (especially in the heat) throughout the day. In my experience they are perfect, not overly roomy but just enough to accommodate your feet as needed. Love the barefoot feeling I experience with these. I can feel the ground but I still feel protected!
The quality, fit and finish of these things punches way above their weight for the price point! They feel very well designed and reinforced! You have complete confidence they can take a beating no problem! The double stitched down construction and sturdy hardware is a real cool added bonus too.
So far I've enjoyed the Anvil Sole. I can feel the ground but I still feel protected! Great traction, even in muddy and wet conditions. I also enjoy the foot health benefits too! Material feels like it will last a decent amount of time as well.
Great bang for your buck! Especially for a barefoot style shoe. Being resolable and made to last and take whooping, you can't beat that! I absolutely recommend! No hesitation!