Mere bachpan wale shoes, this time of the year was beginning of schools & my dad always preferred Bata for school shoes, during rains, it was gumboots. Bata didnt manufcature those then not sure if they do now. But the leather shoes they made were amazing. I remember using my pair for 3 years without much wear and tear despite my school marching sessions as RSP cadet, superb quality I must say. Since then its been years I got a few international brands like red tape & all, but the quality & durability is amiss. Will surely visit Bata to get my next pair.