I bought these Western boots for my husband and he truly luv them! He told me they are very comfortable. Before trying them on, he thought we needed to buy Dr Sholl's gel inserts but once he wore them for a few days, my husband said there was no need for the added cusion ( but I will get the inserts for him just in case ). The boots are well made. The silver taps are nice and they add a little sex appeal to the boots. This is a good purchase.