I like these boots! At first the color made me think about buying them because I like to get my boots nice (an army thing) anyway I could not find any polish so I took a chance and am very happy!! The boots fit great a little stiff but all boots are. and now after a couple of days they feel great and look good to. I drive a truck so I broke them in a little at a time and they are great and for the price I think I got a great deal. As for keeping them nice I just use boot grease and it works just fine. As for having long laces I did not think they where long enough so I got longer ones all in all very nice boots!!!