I spent months looking for a plain brown, distressed boot - these fit the bill! They are comfy enough to wear all day. I saw some reviews said they didn't have much cushion, but I wear boots almost every day and these have more cushion than most standard western boots. The heel is a riding heel, which means it's a little higher than a standard cowboy boot. The leather on the upper is very soft. I probably should have ordered a size 9 (I usually wear a 9 to 9.5), because these run just a little big, but I can wear my thick boot socks with them and they're fine.