I've had these boots for a couple of weeks now and really enjoy them.  I do agree with other reviewers that they run big - I almost always wear a 10 in shoes, sometimes I can manage a 9.5, but the 9 in these boots fit great.  I would order down a size unless you plan to wear thick socks and insoles in them.  The shaft is roomy enough that I can easily zip these over skinny jeans or leggings.

The leather is very nice and flexible.  I had worried that distressed look would be too distracting or make these look cheap, but the texture is really part of the appeal.  Between the distressing and the embroidery I have gotten compliments from strangers every time I've worn these.  And while the soles do start out a bit slick, they are easy to rough up so that you won't have problems.  I've worn these outside in the Minnesota winter and not had any problems with slipping on icy sidewalks.

Even when I have worn these for extended periods of time they remain comfortable.  Considering the price I got these for, they definitely were a great buy.