I couldn't disagree more. It's a capitulation to one of the more egregious stylistic traits of recent years. Perhaps it's necessary for the company's survival, but I think it looks absolutely awful.

Apart from that, from what I've seen I really like them.

http://www.oipolloi.com/sperry-top-sider-velour-cloud-cvo-white not sure about these at this price, but maybe in a sale?

I have plenty of tattoos by the way Yuca and will be getting more. I may like smart clothing but it doesn't mean I can't express myself in other ways.

Back on track... If you want a shoe to "set and forget" in wet winter situations...:

Red Wing Round Toe with white wedge Vibram:

http://maennergarderobe.blogspot.co.at/2013/01/happy-new-year.html

or +1 on the Michaels - there is an alternative, the Mephisto Peppo, too:

http://maennergarderobe.blogspot.co.at/2013/01/winterschuhe-die-gefallen-aber-nicht.html

Sanders Playboys are much better in wet winter situations than anyone would think - the suede is easily cleaned if you do that from time to time with a wet sponge:

http://maennergarderobe.blogspot.co.at/2013/07/nu-shoes-day-sanders-hi-tops-oder.html

Then, of course pebble grain Norwegians, especially if the soles are "topyfied" or rubberized, probably with some sort of Commando sole (e.g. Vibram 1136) -  mine have a Topy:

http://maennergarderobe.blogspot.co.at/2013/06/schuhe-die-gefallen-aber-nicht-gekauft.html

here in Vienna those kind of shoes are often seen (as well as Norwegians), also best with a Dainite or Vibram sole:

http://maennergarderobe.blogspot.co.at/2014/04/und-noch-einmal.html

I also wear these in winter very often:

http://maennergarderobe.blogspot.co.at/2013/12/mitbringsel-aus-munchen-red-wing-brogue.html

And you could be lucky finding something nice at Meermin:

http://maennergarderobe.blogspot.co.at/2013/09/meermin-tolle-schuhe-zu-einem-guten.html

In northern New England states the joke is that there are two seasons: winter, and getting ready for winter.

Yes, it's a real knee-slapper.

In southern N.E. winters aren't as ferocious, but I can count on snow, ice and mud from November to May, at the extremes.

So I wear:

A pair of double-soled Trickers plain toe bluchers, dark brown

Brooks Bros cap toe blucher with big lug sole, tan

Bean boots in a variety of configurations.

Pebble grain wingtips with a Topy

Bean loafers with lug sole

And if I'm going somewhere fancy, I wear my rubbers. I'm not proud.

I wear these at least 3 times per week:

http://www.6pm.com/eastland-seneca-camp-moc-chukka-boot

If I need something less casual I have the AE Shaker Heights or Daltons in Oxblood. The Daltons look damn good, but they are only passable on the comfort level.

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF0112_1_40000000001_-1?style=0115

Bean boots come out in heavy rain. I might wear them 5 times per year.

Also have a pair of Eastland Falmouth camp mocs in olive. I like them a lot, but the color makes them of limited utility. I also paid way too much for them. Got them at J. Press some years ago and I think they were $135. Could probably find them significantly cheaper.  I'm a frugal person and that purchase still bothers me to this day.

Paraboot Michaels remain as my go to when there is large amounts of pavement tramping or rough weather to deal with. They have served me well on many city break weekends. They are acquiring a pleasing French peasant patina, I just need a rusting 2CV now.

In years to come, this will be the Ivy equivalent of the Da Vinci Code - we'll be searching for the hidden meaning at the end of your unfinished sentences.

Yuca, I bought my first pair of Paraboots in about '82, and they had the label then.

Well I've never seen anyone in a 50s or 60s French movie wearing shoes with labels on, and that's where I get my inspiration, but interesting info nonetheless. A JS purchase?