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4.5
UPDATE: Amazon was quick to credit my account. I have since ordered two more pairs of the Docksider Spinnaker boat shoeand they are a great value for the prices I paid: $49 for the last pair and $62 for the prior. The price disparities on Amazoncontinue to benefit a comparative shopper, as sales of 80% or more are possible, and 40 - 50% routine on a myriad of products.This is especially true with clothing and shoes, given that certain sizes and colors which are popular can cost more than three to four the price of the same exact item in a less popular color or size.When one considers that oneu can purchase three items for the price one, these savings (especially in these difficult economic times)are truly significant.UPDATE: I recently ordered another pair of these Docksiders, however, they were never delivered. According to some other Amazon customers, Amazon is now using its own delivery service to deliver certain products that are ordered through its Website. A number of Amazon users reported that they never received the products which they ordered under this deliveryservice. When contacted, Amazon representatives apologized for delays. However, in far too many instancesthe packages shipped by Amazon through this service weren't just delayed; they never arrived at all.So until Amazon can straighten this situation out, caveat emptor.I have owned these Sebagos for slightly over a year now and they have stood up very well. The suededye initially bleeds through if it gets wet. (Keep this in mind for all suede shoes you purchase) A few pairs of white socks had blue streaks running through them after the Sebagos got wet.However, the problem appears to have cleared up after the initial bleed through.Apart from this caveat, these boat shoes have stood up well. I wear them daily. Years ago I bought a pairof Sperry Topsiders once a year, and wore them several times a week. By the end of a year they were fallingapart. The Sebagos appear to be better stitched. The blue suede has faded a bit, however, I may be ableto darken it with some suede cleaner. The leather continues to hold up well.I paid about $78 for these shoes on Amazon last year and just purchased a second pair of the exact same shoe foron Amazon for about $20 less. With the way prices for products on Amazon fluctuate, it pays to comparison shop before you make your purchase.If you are thinking about purchasing a product on Amazon, track it for a week or so. You might be surprised how much the price for the same product can fluctuate; either saving as much as 50%, or costing you significantly more.Earlier..Very comfortable shoes. Nice and light, with good support. And very pleasant looking.
