I am a texas girl which means two things. #1 my boots have to be cute. #2 my boots have to be tough. And over the 2yrs I have owned these they have seen it all (mud, dirt, rain, work & play) and they still look and feel great. I have owned more expensive boots (ranging from $100-$300) and they never held up half as long as these. Ropers are amazing and I highly recommend them to anyone interested in a good pair of boots.