I love Ariat boots. I own this same pair in brown. They are crazy comfortable, solid leather construction, and don't scuff easy, which is nice. I am in real estate in a busy, but semi rural area, so I need boots that both look nice and hold up well when walking in rough terrain and homes under construction. I can walk or stand all day in these with no problems. They have a long break in period (as any boot does), but they are awesome once they are broken in.