From Thursday Boots website: "A comfortable, durable, and versatile cap toe boot handcrafted with the highest quality Tier 1 USA leather and featuring Goodyear welt construction. The Captain is built to last with a premium look that lets the quality of the materials do the talking." Thursday recommends sizing down half a size from your normal size choice, which I found to be true. Normally, I wear an 11D, and the fit in these is spot on. Since purchasing these boots several weeks ago, I've worn them on less than a half dozen occasions. They're fantastic quality, but I have several other similar pairs that I wear more. Thursday doesn't offer sales or discounts, so this is your chance to pick up a great pair of stylish boots at a fantastic price! -comes in original box -shoe trees not included