Mrs. 10e gave me LLBean duck shoes for Father's Day 2 years ago now... and damn me, they are still the greatest thing since sliced bread for $80. Think I've worn them every second day since due to; the mild winter (thick socks) or wet spring (Happy Socks) or even gardening in the summer (no socks). Fan-flippin-tastic. Great for travelling too as you can whip them off going through security. Follow LLs advice and size down. LLBean have reintroduced kids Bean boots this year too btw...
See the "In Praise of... 1" post here.