Excellent service from Pediwear, thank you! The boots are very good indeed although perhaps not for everybody. First, they require time and patience during lacing - not for someone in a hurry, not all types of lacing are practical either. Secondly, the colour is not burgundy but simply brown and somewhat dull, requiring a lot of polishing for a decent, cordovan-like shine. Thirdly, they are robust boots made of thick gauge leather/membrane, little surprising considering their look as very civilised dress boots, do not expect any softness there. Then, the fit is absolutely perfect for me, truly in a made-to-measure league. Thank you David for your advise. The quality is very good indeed, feel, smell and all. Comfortable, understatedly classy, comfortable to wear footwear.