My first pair of W.C. Russell footwear was a pair of full leather, 15 inch Bird Shooters back in 1970, and they put this young 17 year old in the hole for a full two weeks pay. Best pair of boots I ever owned; and let me tell ya, this new pair of Oneidas are just as handsome and rugged. I love 'em. Now, if only the company would bring back the boots that sustained them for over a hundred years, instead of redesigning and cutting corners with boots that are no where near their historic quality and looks. If they can still make world-class moccasins like these Oneidas; they can make those old stalwarts as well; if they really wanted to. Bring back those old Bird Shooters.......... us grizzled Old Timers will love ya for it.