So, I own these in cognac, and they are just about my favourite boots. They've held up very well despite being used for dancing and lots of walking. So when I needed black boots, I decided I might as well go with what I know!

However, the leather on the black ones was a little thinner and floppier. They sort of folded and scrunched down my legs instead of holding themselves up. That nice, thick, substantial feeling to the cognac ones that have helped them stay nice looking is just not there for the black ones, so I returned them.