These boots caught my attention because of the sole. It looked sturdy and perfect for cold winters. I wasn't disappointed when the boots arrived - the quality really does seem superb. However, the shaft seemed not wide enough for my not-so-big calves. I wasn't able to zip them all the way up. Also, there were some random black/brown spots on the leather. Hence, I ended up returning them and got the Chelsea ankle boot instead (still waiting to see how they will work).