I ordered these because I had previously purchased another pair of Ariat Sport Western boots in a different color and found them to be fantastic. I work in an office environment, and since my other pair is brown, I also wanted a pair of black boots. I purchased these with the hope that they would be similar to the comfort and quality of my other Ariats, and I'm not disappointed. They are just as comfortable as my brown pair, fit perfectly, and go nicely with my office attire. What's even more impressive is that the boots were comfortable right out of the box! If you want a good pair of black Cowboy boots, this is it. Also, this is my second pair of Ariats, and I don't anticipate buying anything other than Ariat boots from now on.