Received boots within 5 days!  Opened the box and they look just as pictured and so soft.  My very first pair of real leather boots.  I found a pair that were similar style at Kohl's(I love this store so not a negative at all) for under $50, but they were synthetic, and my feet were cold in the store and it's summer!  Then remembered how cold my feet get in a pair of synthetic boots I have at home.  Tried them on to see what size to order in boots.  So, I came back to Amazon and took a huge leap to order boots online.  I ordered a size 7 (based on the ones I tried on at Kohl's).  At first I was worried they wouldn't fit.  It's tough to get foot in at first and the side of toes and calfs were snug. (surprising because boots always gap on me and I hate that).  Wondered if I'd be able to wear over my jeans.  Decided to walk around in the house on carpet and give them a try because I felt the next 1/2 size up would be too big.  1st thing I noticed were how warm and soft they are!  They are comfortable to walk in and not to high of a heal which is great because I have a herniated disk in lower back and just can't wear the high heals anymore.  I wanted a good sole with good traction need them for Michigan. After wearing them the side toe area and the calf has loosened.  I believe I may be able to get skinny jeans tucked into them.  I absolutely love them.  The color, texture, comfort and a sharp looking and stylish boot!  It's worth the extra money.  I've always felt bad for spending to much(did it this time because my husband said to get them for my birthday), but in the long run it will be cheaper.  Because those $30-$60 synthetic boots I kept buying trying to find just the right pair added up over the years!  Probably spent 4x's as much.  I researched Timberland and recognized the hiking and work boots that are so common in the area I live, and knew they were a good reputable brand.  Plus, I loved that they went on sale right on my birthday!  They were 200+ when I first looked, and went down to $137:)  So, if you've been looking forever for that perfect boot, these are it...