I had a pair of Northlakes I got when I was 14 (I kinda had to grow in my feet). I finally retired them when I was 23, becuase the leather itself was starting to rot out. Light, strong, fit perfectly, and the soles held up well. Pity the company went out of business.

I have them in a box in storage, I'm thinking of getting them bronzed. :P
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