I like how tall these boots are.  I like that they are real leather.  I like the heel height.  But the boots are lacking strong style.  Are they western?  If so, why didn't they add decorative stitching to the toe box?  Are they "riding" boots for suburbanites?  Then why the sexy height and western stitching on the shaft?  It's almost like two different boots were accidentally sewn together, only the sum is not greater than the parts.