Kenneth Cole Reaction Chukka Boot Men's (9.5)

I've only owned two pair of chukka boots, both of this brand. First pair is a black pair then these arrived yesterday. Listen, I see people complaining about the quality. I think the quality is great actually and they may throw a 2nd pair of laces w it. Regarding some of the ripping reported: It happened to my black pair slightly until I learned you can not drag your feet in these boots due to protruding rubber soles. Walk correctly (as in chukka boots are made for stepping/marching not dragging/sliding. I wore my black pair out and enjoyed it (nothing like worn leather) I'm still wearing them. I wipe em w a damp cloth and maybe shine em a bit and voila! I happened to see these brown ones on sale under $40 and couldn't resist. Regarding fake shoes: I can't speak on that mine are genuine. I also read how the brown is darker in person...it's not, looks like the pic online to me...better actually. These boots do run big so maybe get a half size down. I really dig these brown ones; can't wait to break em in! Also, as you noticed in the pic my order came in an Amazon replacement shoe box due to damaging. I'm ok w that, I received enough damaged shoe boxes from Amazon.