These boots are made from an excellent grade of leather. They are made to last. However they do run about a half size or so smaller than advertised. Even though I ordered a half size up than I normally wear they were a bit snug. I compared the sizing to my Kiko TSUBO boots which are a half size smaller and these boots were almost smaller than that size. Suggesting to order a half size to a full size up than what you normally wear. Other than that I would highly recommend these boots.