Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
I'd be asking that they be made of topgrain, fine-grained hard finish leather in order to take one heckuva shine. I'd also be asking for four eyelets in order to use the military zig-zag lacing style.
Hit the nail on the head there Father, but may I also add:

I'd also ask to see what soles they offer, whether it's hard soles that'll make a "click" when you walk, or if they have rubber caps on the heels to soften the sound.

Myself personally, I enjoy the click, it sounds more classic to me. But that could be a throwback to wearing military shoes and the clicking cadence sound of marching.